vinaigrette

salad dressing

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A vinaigrette is a sauce commonly made from oil, vinegar, and seasonings, primarily used for salads, cold meats, or fish. It is also referred to as vinaigrette dressing. Another definition describes it as a sauce typically containing vinegar, oil, onions, parsley, and herbs, also used for cold meats or fish.12

Historically, the term "vinaigrette" also referred to a small ornamental container, often made of gold or silver, used to hold aromatic substances like vinegar combined with lavender. These decorative items were popular from the late 18th to the late 19th century.3

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…becomes a classic cold sauce—vinaigrette—used as a dressing on vegetable salads and served as a sauce with cold cooked vegetables, meats, and fish. Vinegar is also a common ingredient in marinades and is widely used in the pickling of cucumbers and other vegetables.
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…becomes a classic cold sauce—vinaigrette—used as a dressing on vegetable salads and served as a sauce with cold cooked vegetables, meats, and fish. Vinegar is also a common ingredient in marinades and is widely used in the pickling of cucumbers and other vegetables.
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