vinaigrette
noun
vin·ai·grette
ˌvi-ni-ˈgret 
1
: a sauce made typically of oil, vinegar, and seasonings and used especially on salads, cold meats, or fish
called also vinaigrette dressing
2
: a small ornamental box or bottle with perforated top used for holding an aromatic preparation (such as smelling salts)
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In addition, The Bigger Feast includes black pepper & Gruyère biscuits, a pear-walnut salad with pomegranate vinaigrette, and a ginger-apple crisp with a walnut-oat topping.
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Jennifer Adams, StyleCaster, 29 Oct. 2024
Apples can also create a refreshing salad—just toss them with some leafy greens, nuts, and a tangy vinaigrette.
—Sarah Scott, Verywell Health, 22 Oct. 2024
Remove sheet pan from the oven, remove the foil and spoon the vinaigrette dressing over the vegetables.
—Tribune News Service, The Denver Post, 30 Oct. 2024
Third course: Roasted broccolini and pickled peppers, jalapeno risotto, white balsamic vinaigrette and grated grana padano.
—Amanda Hancock, The Courier-Journal, 28 Oct. 2024
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Jennifer Adams, StyleCaster, 29 Oct. 2024
Apples can also create a refreshing salad—just toss them with some leafy greens, nuts, and a tangy vinaigrette.
—Sarah Scott, Verywell Health, 22 Oct. 2024
Remove sheet pan from the oven, remove the foil and spoon the vinaigrette dressing over the vegetables.
—Tribune News Service, The Denver Post, 30 Oct. 2024
Third course: Roasted broccolini and pickled peppers, jalapeno risotto, white balsamic vinaigrette and grated grana padano.
—Amanda Hancock, The Courier-Journal, 28 Oct. 2024
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“Vinaigrette.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vinaigrette. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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vinaigrette
noun
vin·ai·grette
ˌvin-i-ˈgret
: a sauce made of oil, vinegar, and seasonings and used especially on salads, cold meats, or fish
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