It would seem that vinaigrette is a simple dish, but at the same time it is picky, and some common mistakes can spoil its taste. Autumn is the season to prepare a bright and healthy salad that replaces the side dish, because it contains potatoes, carrots, and legumes (some people add beans, and some - peas).
What are the most common mistakes?
- Incorrect ratio of ingredients. Adding too many potatoes will make the vinaigrette heavy, and too much beetroot will make it too sweet.
- Overcooked vegetables. If the vegetables are overcooked, they will lose their texture and the salad will be too soft, mushy.
- Improperly prepared beets. Beets should be cooked separately so that they do not color other vegetables before mixing. Cut into cubes, grease with oil and only then add other vegetables.
- Excess or lack of salt. An overly salty or undersalted dish will lose its taste balance. Same with vinaigrette. Do not forget that salt will be given by cucumbers (pickled or pickled), so sometimes there is no need to add salt.
- Too much oil. The vinaigrette should not be too fatty, so you should add oil in moderation so as not to overpower the taste of the vegetables. If everything "floats" in oil, then no one will like it.
Prepare vinaigrette without typical mistakes and let it taste good!