For the majority of my life, salad has been my nemesis.
For starters, I began cutting my salad ingredients into smaller pieces.
Also, heres a little news flash: Salad doesnt have to be cold.
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Most importantly, I escaped my ranch-dressing comfort zone and discovered the acidity and depth of flavors in vinaigrette.
At first, I felt like I was stuck between a rock and a hard place.
The hard place was the endless selection of vinaigrette recipes on the internet.
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Theres nothing like a good French dressing, she said on Season 4 of the show.
Finding Childs vinaigrette has been a lifesaver.
Consuming salad more often can offer plenty of health benefitsfromhigher fiber intake to a healthier gut microbiome.
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Not to mention, its as easy as shaking the ingredients together in a jar!
)Taste carefully and adjust seasoning as desired.
Yes, it’s possible for you to, but the dressing wont taste the same.
Taking the chill off a salad can enhance the overall flavor of the ingredients and dressing.
Alternatively, heat your salad with the vinaigrette for about 10 seconds.
Enjoy the vinaigrette on veggie sandwiches, fish tacos and as a marinade for grilled chicken and fish.
Store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator, where it will last for about 3 days.
In contrast, store-bought vinaigrettes can last a month or longer due to the presence of stabilizers and preservatives.
- Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day.
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