Sweet Vinegar and Oil Dressing
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
30 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
35 mins
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Servings
8 servings (1 cup)
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Calories
191 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
American
Sweet Vinegar and Oil Dressing
Description
This dressing starts by simmering apple cider vinegar, vegetable oil, sugar, and salt together to dissolve the sugar and combine the flavors. Once cooled, this mixture is blended with Dijon mustard and mayonnaise to produce a creamy texture and mellow sharpness. The final dressing has a balance of sweet, tart, and savory notes.
It is intended to be refrigerated for at least two hours before serving, allowing the flavors to integrate fully. The dressing can be poured over cucumber salad and left to marinate for a few hours, intensifying the flavors. Its smooth consistency coats vegetables evenly and enhances their natural freshness.
To adjust texture or flavor, ingredients like poppy seeds, dried dill, or a pinch of cayenne pepper can be added according to preference. Thorough shaking or stirring before use ensures the ingredients remain emulsified and uniform in taste.
Ingredients
- ½ cup apple cider vinegar
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- ½ cup sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 ½ tablespoons mayonnaise
- ½ tablespoon Dijon mustard
Instructions
- Bring apple cider vinegar, vegetable oil, sugar, and salt to a simmer over medium heat. Stir until sugar is dissolved, then remove from heat. Let cool.
- Add oil and vinegar mixture to a blender once cooled. Add Dijon mustard and mayonnaise and blend until well combined, around 20 seconds.
- Pour dressing into a lidded container (like a Mason jar) and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before use.
- If making a cucumber salad, pour the dressing over vegetables and let sit for at least 4 hours before serving.
Notes
- If the dressing separates, shake or whisk vigorously before using to recombine the ingredients.
- Enhance texture by adding poppy seeds or dried dill for extra herbaceous notes.
- For a spicy kick, add a small amount of cayenne pepper to taste.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings (1 cup)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 191 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 191kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 0.03g | 0% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 9g | 53% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 1mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 168mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 12mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 13g | 26% |
| Vitamin A | 2IU | 0% |
| Calcium | 1mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.04mg | 0% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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