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)
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Toss in half of the vinaigrette, adding more as needed, 1 tablespoon at a time, until the fruit and vegetables are lightly coated.
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Scott Clark, Saveur, 3 Apr. 2025
Fried thigh strips pop out against a frilly red and green spring mix, apple and carrot slivers, ever-present blue cheese crumbles and an apple cider vinaigrette thickened with egg yolks, which is also used in Pangaea’s slaw.
—Benjy Egel, Sacbee.com, 2 Apr. 2025
Test Kitchen Tip: Make a big batch of the mustard vinaigrette to toss with roasted vegetables or to drizzle over grain bowls or salads.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Mar. 2025
Apples can also create a refreshing salad—just toss them with some leafy greens, nuts, and a tangy vinaigrette.
—Sarah Scott, Verywell Health, 31 Mar. 2025
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Scott Clark, Saveur, 3 Apr. 2025
Fried thigh strips pop out against a frilly red and green spring mix, apple and carrot slivers, ever-present blue cheese crumbles and an apple cider vinaigrette thickened with egg yolks, which is also used in Pangaea’s slaw.
—Benjy Egel, Sacbee.com, 2 Apr. 2025
Test Kitchen Tip: Make a big batch of the mustard vinaigrette to toss with roasted vegetables or to drizzle over grain bowls or salads.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Mar. 2025
Apples can also create a refreshing salad—just toss them with some leafy greens, nuts, and a tangy vinaigrette.
—Sarah Scott, Verywell Health, 31 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for vinaigrette
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“Vinaigrette.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vinaigrette. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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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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