Simple Vinagrette

First I will go over the generic technique, then I will give a few specific recipes.

Generic:

1 Tsp Dijon Mustard (you can substitute 2 Tsp of raw egg yolk)

1 Tbsp sweetener (usually honey, but anything will work like molasses or sugar)

1/3 Cup of Flavorful Liquid (usually something acidic like vinegar or citrus Juice, but you could use something like soy sauce too)

2 Tsp Salt

2 Tsp Fresh Ground Black Pepper

1-3 Tsp Any other flavoring agent (fresh chopped garlic, herb, etc)

1/4 Oil (Usually olive oil, but you can play with using something less flavorful like canola oil to let the other liquid shine through, or something more flavorful like toasted sesame or walnut to add more flavor or enhance other flavors)

Thoroughly mix everything except the oil. Slowly stream in the oil while whisking continuously. Use this method for all of the recipes.

My Favorite Apple Cider Vinaigrette

1 Tsp Dijon Mustard

1 Tbsp Honey

1/3 Cup of Apple Cider Vinegar

2 Tsp Salt

2 Tsp Fresh Ground Black Pepper

1 Tsp Fresh Chopped Garlic

1/4 Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Simple Balsamic Vinaigrette

1 Tsp Dijon Mustard

1 Tbsp Honey

1/3 Cup of Balsamic Vinegar

2 Tsp Salt

2 Tsp Fresh Ground Black Pepper

1 Tsp Fresh Chopped Thyme

1/4 Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Asian Sesame Vinaigrette

1 Tsp Dijon Mustard

1 Tbsp Honey

1/4 Cup of Soy Sauce

1 Tbsp Fresh Squeezed Lime Juice

2 Tsp Fresh Ground Black Pepper

1 Tbsp Sesame Seeds

3 Tbsp Toasted Sesame Oil

2 Tbsp Canola or Vegetable Oil (any light colored, flavorless oil)