vinaigrette
noun
vin·ai·grette
ˌvi-ni-ˈgret 
1
: a sauce made typically of oil, vinegar, and seasonings and used especially on salads, cold meats, or fish
called also vinaigrette dressing
2
: a small ornamental box or bottle with perforated top used for holding an aromatic preparation (such as smelling salts)
Examples of vinaigrette in a Sentence
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The vinaigrette gets used to dress arugula and as a sauce to spoon over the fish.
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Aaron Hutcherson, Washington Post, 8 Apr. 2024
The three favorites were Savannah, who made a chicken liver mousse with a Panzanella salad dressed with Bing cherry vinaigrette; Rasika, who impressed with balanced tart cherry onions with charred pepper relish; and Kévin, who made a beef tenderloin with poêle of cherries and black garlic.
—Rachel Bernhard, Journal Sentinel, 3 Apr. 2024
No trendy or costly ingredients went into her one-pot dishes, no spices beyond salt and pepper, no sauces other than homemade bechamel, mayonnaise or vinaigrette whisked up quickly with a fork.
—Jamie Schler, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
The fish is fried to create a cradle for salad — julienne daikon, cucumber and smoky pineapple — between head and tail, and the construction teeters on a vinaigrette that’s racy with ginger and chilies.
—Tom Sietsema, Washington Post, 26 Mar. 2024
Drizzle vinaigrette over salad, and serve immediately.
—Ivy Odom, Southern Living, 25 Mar. 2024
The menu was classic bistro fare: artichokes vinaigrette, pâté maison, steak au poivre.
—Penelope Green, New York Times, 15 Mar. 2024
Elevate the classic tuna sandwich by skipping the mayo and dressing it with a light, lemony olive oil vinaigrette, herbs like dill and parsley, and finely diced red onions for brightness.
—Audrey Bruno, SELF, 13 Mar. 2024
This all-purpose summery sauce is used in a handful of recipes throughout the Via Carota book, both as a marinade (like for the chicken) and as a vinaigrette (for the recipe below).
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Feb. 2024
Aaron Hutcherson, Washington Post, 8 Apr. 2024
The three favorites were Savannah, who made a chicken liver mousse with a Panzanella salad dressed with Bing cherry vinaigrette; Rasika, who impressed with balanced tart cherry onions with charred pepper relish; and Kévin, who made a beef tenderloin with poêle of cherries and black garlic.
—Rachel Bernhard, Journal Sentinel, 3 Apr. 2024
No trendy or costly ingredients went into her one-pot dishes, no spices beyond salt and pepper, no sauces other than homemade bechamel, mayonnaise or vinaigrette whisked up quickly with a fork.
—Jamie Schler, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
The fish is fried to create a cradle for salad — julienne daikon, cucumber and smoky pineapple — between head and tail, and the construction teeters on a vinaigrette that’s racy with ginger and chilies.
—Tom Sietsema, Washington Post, 26 Mar. 2024
Drizzle vinaigrette over salad, and serve immediately.
—Ivy Odom, Southern Living, 25 Mar. 2024
The menu was classic bistro fare: artichokes vinaigrette, pâté maison, steak au poivre.
—Penelope Green, New York Times, 15 Mar. 2024
Elevate the classic tuna sandwich by skipping the mayo and dressing it with a light, lemony olive oil vinaigrette, herbs like dill and parsley, and finely diced red onions for brightness.
—Audrey Bruno, SELF, 13 Mar. 2024
This all-purpose summery sauce is used in a handful of recipes throughout the Via Carota book, both as a marinade (like for the chicken) and as a vinaigrette (for the recipe below).
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Feb. 2024
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vinaigrette
noun
vin·ai·grette
ˌvin-i-ˈgret
: a sauce made of oil, vinegar, and seasonings and used especially on salads, cold meats, or fish
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