Celeb Chef Alex Guarnaschelli Just Shared a 4-Ingredient Salad Dressing That Will Have You Craving Salads

You likely have all the ingredients at home; skip the bottled stuff, and mix this tasty vinaigrette.

By Jennifer Aldrich January 08, 2021

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I am, self-admittedly, not a great cook. But, thanks to my love of cooking shows and being at home 24/7 for the last 10 months due to the pandemic, I am improving my skills. Last night, as I was scrolling through food videos on Tik Tok, I came across a clip from Food Network star Alex Guarnaschelli sharing an unbelievably easy salad dressing recipe that even I could do. It's only four ingredients that you probably already have in your pantry, it's ridiculously easy, and after whipping it up in about a minute, I can confirm that it's delicious. I think it can even convince non-salad lovers to eat their greens.

I'm a vegetarian, so my diet consists of lots of carbs and vegetables. I eat a lot of salads, but I'm not a fan of bottled dressings; they're just not good, and I've realized that making my own is simple and tastes so much better, so I was excited to try Guarnaschelli's. In the video, she calls the recipe her "3-2-1-1 vinaigrette," representing each ingredient's measurements. Here's what you'll need.

Credit: Tracy Benjamin

Alex Guarnaschelli's 3-2-1-1 Vinaigrette

3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon water

All you have to do is mix all your ingredients in a jar. Guarnaschelli used a plastic food container, and I used a Mason jar ($11 for 12-pack, Target) because it's easy to shake and store. After shaking for about 10 seconds, everything was mixed, and I gave it a taste. I thought I'd like it because I love Dijon, and if you do, too, this is the recipe for you. It's a light, tangy vinaigrette that is perfect for side salads. (I know this because I put one together right away.)

I dressed my romaine with the vinaigrette and added a few grape tomatoes and some red onions, a must for my side salads. The only thing that was missing was a piece of pizza and a glass of wine because that is my perfect meal.

This dressing is easy to make and I didn't need to buy any ingredients. It also didn't result in a bunch of dirty dishes, and most importantly, it tastes delicious. Try it on your next salad for a healthy boost of flavor.

Comments (1)

Better Homes & Gardens Member

January 9, 2021

Time saver; In a container with a tight lid, use the proportions in the recipe to make 1.5 cups. Add 2 peeled and smashed garlic cloves, 1/2 tsp Kosher salt & 1/4 tsp ground pepper. Shake well. Refrigerate until 1/2 hr prior to use. Shake and pour. Add herbs to change up flavor. I like freeze-dried dill leaves.