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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That dependable radicchio holds up well to vinaigrette and is the perfect foil for all the other crunchy, savory, creamy things to keep it interesting, ’cause listen, nobody wants a boring salad.
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Kristen Tauer, WWD, 17 Mar. 2025
Opt for lighter alternatives, like vinaigrettes or dressings made with low-fat dairy.
—Johna Burdeos, Health, 20 Jan. 2025
Hanson makes a vinaigrette from the cooking liquid, adding fresh lemon juice, olive oil, mint, shallots, herbs—a complicated preparation.
—Tamar Adler, Vogue, 7 Mar. 2025
Consider the Ocean Prime House Salad, with a blend of romaine and field greens, along with Granny Smith apples, goat cheese, walnuts and a sherry mustard vinaigrette.
—Michele Herrmann, Forbes, 20 Jan. 2025
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Kristen Tauer, WWD, 17 Mar. 2025
Opt for lighter alternatives, like vinaigrettes or dressings made with low-fat dairy.
—Johna Burdeos, Health, 20 Jan. 2025
Hanson makes a vinaigrette from the cooking liquid, adding fresh lemon juice, olive oil, mint, shallots, herbs—a complicated preparation.
—Tamar Adler, Vogue, 7 Mar. 2025
Consider the Ocean Prime House Salad, with a blend of romaine and field greens, along with Granny Smith apples, goat cheese, walnuts and a sherry mustard vinaigrette.
—Michele Herrmann, Forbes, 20 Jan. 2025
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“Vinaigrette.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vinaigrette. Accessed 30 Mar. 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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