Lemon-Caper Vinaigrette
This is one of those magical base recipes I like to keep on hand to dress salads, vegetables and grain dishes, although it’s so simple to make I generally put it together at the last moment and whenever I’m looking for a boost of sunshine in a dish I’m creating.
The basic ingredients are based on the classic Mediterranean mix of lemons, garlic, capers, extra virgin olive oil and just a hint of heat from chili peppers. There are many playful ways to create variations upon variations and create your own unique twist or something singular to match a particular
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This is one of those magical base recipes I like to keep on hand to dress salads, vegetables and grain dishes, although it’s so simple to make I generally put it together at the last moment and whenever I’m looking for a boost of sunshine in a dish I’m creating.
The basic ingredients are based on the classic Mediterranean mix of lemons, garlic, capers, extra virgin olive oil and just a hint of heat from chili peppers. There are many playful ways to create variations upon variations and create your own unique twist or something singular to match a particular dish…and that’s another reason I love this base vinaigrette.
Difficulty: simple
Yield: makes about 200 ml (3/4-cup)