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by Justine Pattison

These three easy salad dressings are super-simple to make from storecupboard ingredients. Take your pick from French, honey and mustard, or marie-rose.

French dressing (aka vinaigrette) will transform anything from mixed salad leaves to tomatoes, avocado or tinned beans into a tasty side dish or simple starter. Try honey and mustard dressing with warm cooked new potatoes as a delicious accompaniment to sausages, pork chops or grilled chicken. Mix marie-rose dressing (aka seafood cocktail sauce) with cooked prawns and serve with Little Gem lettuce leaves or shredded iceberg lettuce for a classic prawn cocktail starter, or a sandwich filling.

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Buyer's guide

There are plenty of ready-made bottled versions of vinaigrette to try, but it’s very quick and easy to make yourself. Just put all the ingredients into a jam jar, seal and shake well.

Preparation

The standard ratio for a vinaigrette is three parts oil to one part vinegar but it’s best to experiment until you find a combination you like. Drizzle it over raw or warm salads, or salad starters such as avocado halves or pan-fried asparagus.