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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This recipe skips the mayo and ops for a tangy vinaigrette to keep it light and bright.
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Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 3 Apr. 2026
Drizzle vinaigrette over pork and vegetables.
—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 30 Mar. 2026
And there are also lamb lollipops in a mint vinaigrette and pressed pork belly in a chipotle glaze.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Mar. 2026
Then the potatoes are tossed in butter and lemon juice, roasted to a crisp finish and drizzled with roasted garlic vinaigrette before serving.
—C.w. Cameron, AJC.com, 22 Mar. 2026
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Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 3 Apr. 2026
Drizzle vinaigrette over pork and vegetables.
—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 30 Mar. 2026
And there are also lamb lollipops in a mint vinaigrette and pressed pork belly in a chipotle glaze.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Mar. 2026
Then the potatoes are tossed in butter and lemon juice, roasted to a crisp finish and drizzled with roasted garlic vinaigrette before serving.
—C.w. Cameron, AJC.com, 22 Mar. 2026
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“Vinaigrette.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vinaigrette. Accessed 8 Apr. 2026.
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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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