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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Apples can also create a refreshing salad—just toss them with some leafy greens, nuts, and a tangy vinaigrette.
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Sarah Scott, Verywell Health, 31 Mar. 2025
Here’s a recipe for artichokes with sizzling shallot vinaigrette.
—Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2025
One of the starter specialties on the menu is the peach stracciatella salad with roasted pistachios, mint and basil, which is drizzled with a peach vinaigrette.
—Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 6 Mar. 2025
Once harvested, add your leaves to a light pasta salad with a savory red wine vinaigrette.
—Lauren Thomann, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Feb. 2025
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Sarah Scott, Verywell Health, 31 Mar. 2025
Here’s a recipe for artichokes with sizzling shallot vinaigrette.
—Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2025
One of the starter specialties on the menu is the peach stracciatella salad with roasted pistachios, mint and basil, which is drizzled with a peach vinaigrette.
—Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 6 Mar. 2025
Once harvested, add your leaves to a light pasta salad with a savory red wine vinaigrette.
—Lauren Thomann, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Feb. 2025
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“Vinaigrette.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vinaigrette. Accessed 4 Apr. 2025.
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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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