How to Make Salad & Salad Dressing

Salad Dressing & Vinaigrette Basics

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All lessons in the How to Make Salad & Salad Dressing section:

Lesson Goals

In this lesson, we’ll give you a general overview on some common oils and vinegars and the ratios used to make a basic vinaigrette. We’ll also help you to understand the difference between unstable and stable emulsions.

In the end, you’ll discover how to make easy salad dressings in minutes.

At the end of this cooking school lesson, you will be able to:

  • identify commonly used oils and acids used to make vinaigrette
  • describe the difference between stable and unstable emulsions
  • make a basic vinaigrette and learn how to vary it

Pre-requisites

In partnership with:
Northwest Culinary Academy of Vancouver