vinaigrette

American  

[vin-uh-gret, vin-i-guh-ret] / ˌvɪn əˈgrɛt, vɪn ɪ gəˈrɛt /

Also vinegarette

noun

1. a small, ornamental bottle or box for holding aromatic vinegar, smelling salts, or the like.

2. vinaigrette sauce.

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adjective

1. (of a food, as asparagus or artichoke) served with a sauce made with vinegar or with vinaigrette sauce.

vinaigrette British  

/ ˌvɪneɪˈɡrɛt /

noun

1. Also called: vinegarette.  a small decorative bottle or box with a perforated top, used for holding smelling salts, etc

2. Also called: vinaigrette sauce.  a salad dressing made from oil and vinegar with seasonings; French dressing

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adjective

1. served with vinaigrette

Etymology

Origin of vinaigrette

First recorded in 1690–1700; from French, equivalent to vinaigre ( vinegar ) + -ette diminutive suffix ( -ette )

Example Sentences

These are small, joyful upgrades that earn their keep quickly — lifting vinaigrettes, sharpening stews, finishing roasted vegetables or fruit with a final, confident note.

From Salon

As for dressing, the kit includes an apple vinaigrette that’s made from apple cider vinegar, concentrated apple juice, Dijon mustard and a medley of spices.

From Salon

It’s equally at home as a Tuesday night dinner for friends, especially with a sharp arugula salad on the side — peppery leaves glossed in a citrus vinaigrette that cuts through the butter and cheese.

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You can add other vegetables like diced peppers, onions or corn; for a creamy aspect, add some avocado, and toss together with fresh cilantro, lime and a simple vinaigrette.

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The complete kit includes cabbage, kale, Brussels sprouts, and radicchio, roasted sunflower seeds, toasted quinoa, dried bits of mango and a Thai-style sweet and spicy vinaigrette.

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