Use two parts oil to one part acid; add other seasonings to taste.
Combine: Walnut oil, balsamic vinegar, lime juice, chopped Thai basil Use with: Fruit, grain, mixed-bean, or seafood salads; coleslaw
Combine: Extra-virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, orange juice, minced garlic, chopped fresh parsley, cumin Use with: Leaf, grain, or black-bean salads; fruit salad with cinnamon
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Combine: Toasted sesame oil, lime juice, peanut sauce, fresh ginger, minced garlic, crushed red pepper, minced fresh mango Use with: Fruit salad with banana; coleslaw; pasta or seafood salads
Combine: Hazelnut oil, raspberry vinegar, chopped fresh chives Use with: Whole-grain, leaf, or herb salads; meat or poultry salads
Combine: Rice bran oil, lemon juice, minced roasted red bell peppers, poppy seeds Use with: Herb, fruit, pasta, or seafood salads
Combine: Grapeseed oil, balsamic vinegar, minced garlic, fresh orange zest, tomato paste, chopped fresh rosemary Use with: Roasted vegetables; leaf, seafood, or pasta salads