If you're someone who enjoys indulging in various salads, then you're likely familiar with different dressings available at markets. However, for safety and health assurance, you can easily prepare your own right at home. Today, Mytour will guide you through 2 ways to make delicious oil and vinegar dressing just like those served in restaurants. Let's gather the ingredients and get cooking.
1. Introduction to Oil and Vinegar Dressing
Vinegar dressing is a type of sauce used to dress salads in European cuisine. The main ingredients for making vinegar dressing are olive oil and vinegar. Additionally, to add a special touch to each dressing, chefs often blend various spices, creating different varieties such as lemon vinegar, mustard, or cheese vinegar...
These vinegar dressings, when mixed with a blend of fresh vegetables, create a refreshing dish that's beneficial for health, especially aiding in weight loss for women. This sauce can be enjoyed for multiple meals without feeling bored and can be stored for several days. On hot summer days, you can whip up this sauce to accompany your salads for a tantalizing taste experience.

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2. How to Make Fruit Vinegar Dressing
Fruit vinegar dressing adds a refreshing touch to salads, making them even more delicious. To prepare this sauce, follow the steps below.
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2.1. Ingredients You'll Need
- Fruit vinegar
- Extra virgin olive oil
- Minced garlic: 2 – 4 cloves
- Seasonings: Sugar, salt, pepper,…

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2.2. How to Prepare Fruit Vinegar Dressing
Step 1: Prepare 3 teaspoons of fruit vinegar, 3 teaspoons of extra virgin olive oil, along with 2 teaspoons of sugar, 1/3 teaspoon of salt, and 1/2 teaspoon of pepper in a bowl, then mix well. Stir until the sugar and salt dissolve completely.

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Step 2: Peel and wash the garlic, then finely chop it. Next, mix the prepared mixture with the garlic evenly. You can skip adding garlic if you don't like it, or you can sauté a bit of garlic in a pan until fragrant, then mix it with the mixture above. Finally, use this oil and vinegar dressing immediately with salad, or you can refrigerate it for about 45 – 60 minutes before mixing it with salad. As a little tip, chilling the dressing before mixing will enhance its flavor.

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2.3. Achieved Result
So, you've completed this super simple fruit vinegar dressing recipe in just 2 steps. The sauce has a fragrant, rich taste. The sweet and sour flavor will tantalize even the pickiest eaters. Especially those who are trying to lose weight often incorporate salads into their regular meals.
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3. How to Make Sesame Oil Vinegar Dressing
Instead of the simple method with fruit vinegar, try something different with sesame oil vinegar dressing. The steps are quite straightforward; the key is in the mixing ratio, so you can follow the steps below.
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3.1. Ingredients You'll Need
- White sesame seeds
- Seasonings: Mayonnaise, sugar
- Vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil,…

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3.2. How to Make Sesame Oil Vinegar Dressing
Step 1: Toast the white sesame seeds until fragrant. Once the seeds turn slightly golden, remove from heat and let cool. Then grind them finely and place in a bowl.

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Step 2: Add 2 teaspoons of toasted sesame seeds, 1/2 teaspoon of vinegar, 2 teaspoons of mayonnaise, 1 teaspoon of sugar, 1/2 teaspoon of soy sauce, and 1/2 teaspoon of sesame oil to the bowl. Then, mix well until the mixture is evenly combined. You can use it immediately or transfer it to a glass jar and store it in the refrigerator.

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3.3. Achieved Result
Sesame oil vinegar dressing has a sweet, tangy, and rich flavor profile. Adding soy sauce and sesame oil will make the dressing even more flavorful. Finally, toasted sesame seeds are the perfect garnish to enhance the taste and aroma of your dressing. Simply pour the dressing over the prepared salad mixture, toss well, and enjoy immediately.

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4. Tips for Making Delicious Vinegar Dressing
- After making the vinegar dressing, store it by: transferring it into a glass jar, sealing it tightly, then briefly dipping it in warm water, draining excess water, and placing it in the refrigerator.
- The storage time for vinegar dressing in the refrigerator is 1 week.
- When transferring the dressing into a bottle, use a clean spoon to ensure the dressing remains tasty and hygienic.
- You can add lime for extra fragrance and to stimulate the taste buds.
- Avoid storing the vinegar dressing at room temperature or exposing it to sunlight, as it can spoil faster under these conditions.
- A tip for making tastier salads is to prep the salad ingredients, drain excess water, then chill them in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes before mixing with the dressing.

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So, you've completed the simple vinegar dressing recipe in just 10 to 20 minutes. With easily accessible ingredients and quick preparation, your family's meal has become even more delicious and nutritious. Lastly, don't forget to follow Mytour Blog for more enticing cooking recipes.
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