How to Make Vinaigrette Salad Dressing: Jacques Pépin Techniques | KQED

Jacques Pépin shows you how easy it is to make great tasting homemade vinaigrette with fresh ingredients. He claims it is much better than commercial salad dressing which typically has 25% sugar -- which qualifies it to be dessert.
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[@luisfred4610]

Check out his way of making omelette, he makes it look simple as drinking water, The master @ work!!

[@seanjenkins331]

I just love how unassuming he is. He sees the art of cooking as so simple

[@muzosh]

After all those years gotta be like muscle memory for him.

[@giovanna722]

The flavours of the ingredients are allowed to shine with his methods.

[@angellas.1314]

It is simple!

[@porleg]

@@angellas.1314 it is

[@chesterpuffington8368]

This man is a gift from the cooking gods. I remember watching him on PBS when I was a kid.

[@tammytrevino6622]

Around 1998, I watched Jacques Pepin on a show with Julia Child and he made a simple country French vinaigrette. It was truly simple: salt and pepper sprinkled on the salad greens, then a liberal squeeze of lemon juice all-around, then a drizzle extra virgin olive oil, next he tossed and added some kind of Parmesan cheese and served. I still make my French vinaigrette that way today for my salads, except I grate pecorino Romano cheese and toss---everybody loves them!! Master Chef Jacques Pepin was my early teacher in foundational French cooking and techniques. I fell in love with cooking and creating because of him!!

[@msr1116]

Tammy.....My favorite of the Julia Child series was when J & J cooked and ate hamburgers. It was lovely to watch a Frenchman enjoying such a classic American sandwich and Julia always ate with such gusto.

[@chesterpuffington8368]

Blasphemy.... use the proper ingredients! Just kidding, I bet it tastes delicious with the peck.

[@mycenth22]

I love how measured his movements are. He has an excellent eye and a deft hand. I know it’s a simple vinaigrette, but, it’s skillfully done.

[@punkem733]

When you're one of the all time greats, and have made, probably thousand of gallons of dressing for like almost 70 years, yeah skillful just barely covers it.

[@tylerdrainville1136]

Mik What’s the matter, buddy?

[@joejoelesh1197]

Such a class act. One of the best instructional chefs ever, and he keeps it simple and without ego. Celebrity chefs today should sit down and take notes

[@ellilee8397]

1:20 That "wuuuhf" sound, classic French 👌

[@samuelmason8370]

or german, or austrian... anyone but here in usa.

[@oceandrew]

@@samuelmason8370 Uffa, if you're Italian.

[@bananadog5813]

just sounds like a normal old man sound to mean

[@ElektroLUDIKITS]

It is the word « bof » shortened in « 'of », which is a mark of hesitation or indifference. The english equivalent is « meh » or « nah »...

[@schnozz87]

Bof

[@Torahboy1]

OK, I admit, I’m a trained chef. So I NEVER buy dressings. But as you have just seen, it’s the work of a minute or two to make a dressing. I have an old mustard jar in my fridge which I use only for dressings. Every time the jar is empty, I make a fresh dressing. You can use almost anything. Replace the vinegar with gin, or brandy. Use any of the nut oils. Or avocado oil. Add some tabasco for heat, runny honey for sweetness. A teaspoon of pesto and a splash of lemon juice gives you a light, fresh, zingy slant on the dressing. The only ingredient I never vary is some kosher salt. The rest is up to you. Try the juice and zest of a lime. Or some grappa. In less than the time it takes to grill your fish, fry your steak, or toast the bread for your pâté, you can grab your dressing jar from the fridge, and MAKE something unique, or classic, or just plain simple. Every school child should be taught how to (1) poach an egg (2) make a hearty stew (3) respect their elders, and (4) make a salad dressing. Everything else is optional.

[@engespress]

I use a jar too. Screw on the lid and then mix it. It's quick and easy.

[@slop123456789]

Respecting your elders is overrated. Kids should be taught to question authority.

[@crazyoncoffee]

slop123456789 I agree. The only way the founding fathers or civil rights leaders or anyone made progress in this country is by questioning authority. But I think he meant more respect and listening to elders life experiences

[@tracy9610]

These are great suggestions, thank you!

[@moc5541]

I need to say it: He's perfect.

[@rustybearden1800]

His best tip is to use a dijon mustard jar after it is spent - there's just enough mustard to make the vinaigrette so there's no waste - one of my favorite Jacque Pepin tips!

[@mediastarguest]

Text-book traditional French culinary style. Really can, has and does stand the test of time.

[@susanmurrell635]

It's more than just text book.....he uses his imagination, his experience and may try what he has if he runs out of an ingredient......these things make him the exceptionally excellent chef and teacher that he is.

[@chrisdaniels3929]

Jacques is a genius. There are no wasted words. They all ring true. Thank you.

[@biloz2988]

Not only his command of English is excellent and he speaks with ease and no hesitation, but also he makes food and meal preparation so easy. A real master culinary teacher !!!

[@adamgm84]

I grew up with my mom making salad dressings this way. Always with the 25/75 mix of vinegar/oil. I think it tastes so much better than the store-bought ones like Kraft. I think my favourite might be fresh dill with yogurt. The exact ratios don't even matter, they all just taste great and real.

[@dexterthompson1809]

stop bringing down store stuff. some of us have no other options Ahole. food critic. pee ple like you are very irritating!

[@theastewart6721]

This man is a genius at cooking! We love his videos! We’re not waiting 30 minutes to get great tips. Many thanks JP!!

[@cmcull987]

I learned from his simple explanation--if something tastes too strong, maybe add a little water to it. I take his advice too when I make a pan reduction.

[@mescellaneous]

this is so 'obvious' when you make tea/coffee. it's all about perfect ratio of tea leaves/coffee grounds to water if you do it the connoisseur way. tea too strong? dilute the tea. coffee too watery? put less water next time. i was starting to dilute orange juice concentrate, until the sweet tooth kicks in after a while.

[@1markpower]

What a great teacher…and cook!

[@lizloa8350]

Love watching Jacques Pepin so much! Good food always starts with the most basic, simple yet best quality ingredients never overly complicated. Love good simple food!❤

[@Linda7647]

I haven anxiety and when it starts acting up, I just watch a few of this man's cooking videos and it literally calms me.

[@pabloricardodetarragon2649]

Like I learnt 60 years ago from my grandma. Simple and direct. I never buy salad dressing nor mayonnaise, it's so simple to make.

[@Azraltarux]

must love chefs who always have a glass of wine while cooking!

[@dawgg0077]

Chef Pepin, thanks for sharing your passion.

[@msr1116]

His super high sided bowl is the proper design for effective salad tossing.

[@willg4802]

msr111 I just use a metal mixing bowl. I place plastic wrap over the top, then I shake it up until everything gets covered evenly. Then I take off the plastic wrap. I also use onion powder, garlic powder, thyme, basil, oregano , whatever I feel like. Mustard acts as an emulsifier and keeps it from instantly separating. Sometimes I throw a raw egg yolk in as it works better as an emulsifier.

[@Torahboy1]

Will G When using either vinegar or an acidic like lemon juice, you shouldn’t use a metal bowl. It can taint the dish. That’s why he’s using glass here. In France, salad bowls are usually made of wood. Once the salad is eaten, the bowl is rinsed out with warm water, and rubbed with a cut clove of garlic.

[@msr1116]

@@Torahboy1 ....Rubbing with a garlic clove after rinsing? Does that disinfect the wood surface? Wooden mixing and serving bowls for salad were popular then fell out of favor. I wonder if the constant washing/drying ruined them. Bamboo steamers took the same route.

[@Torahboy1]

msr111 The best way is to rinse out the bowl with warm water. Dry it thoroughly. Then season with a cut garlic clove. I’m still using the bowl my mother (Of blessed memory) used. It’s rosewood, and it’s at least 40 years old. My main point, however, is that metal and acid are a bad mix. This even goes for tinfoil. If you’re worried about hygiene or longevity, buy an old glass bowl, like a punch bowl or trifle dish. Glass is inert. Even if it’s lead Christal it will be fine. Just don’t drop it. Finally, shaking salad as opposed to tossing with salad servers..... if you shake the salad, you can bruise the leaves. Plus, you end up with heavy ingredients, like olives all at the bottom of the bowl. Trust me. I’m a trained chef(!)

[@jackbenson8228]

@@willg4802 plastic wrap takes 1000's pf years breakdown bro... good job being a lazy, shitty human.

[@susanr5546]

Jacques Pepin's history, as a transplanted young chef from France, to making Howard Johnson's Restaurant menus more French in approach is just superb. I love to cook, and I learn more each and every time I watch Jacques. In the past, French and most other cuisines, were considered too complicated for the American housewife. He showed us all that it is really easy. Use good ingredients, etc., and simple prep and assembly makes it all reasonable. Also, I stopped buying salad dressings years ago. Thank you, Mr. Pepin!

[@GrikWorldNomad]

I love the idea of the sauce not being too thick - "glossing" the salad. Great tip, chef!

[@janie7242]

Love his French accent 's English, and easy methods in French Cooking! Thanks. :) Merci! Jackque.

[@EugenioFranklin]

Master chef. I love him.

[@thefigtreeguy]

Simple and to the point. This person is just amazing. I have been making his vinaigrette and will never go back to store bought dressings. THANKS!!!

[@lughildana]

If you get bored change the vinegar. White wine vinegar instead or red, apple cider vinegar, balsamic etc

[@cendyayala7468]

This is a chef! I love all the old school chefs! They were so real!! No fuss at all!😍

[@DWilliam1]

Always enjoyed his cooking shows. Relaxing and informative.

[@joseelchihuahua5824]

I been watching him since I was a kid and till this day I love watching his show's

[@windyhicks3319]

That looks like absolutely lovely salad dressing and I thank you so much for the teaching and you have a cute kitchen thank you so much

[@michaeldonohue9760]

Chef Pepin, many thanks for posting this video. I am not a great cook but I just made the dressing and followed your direction and added it to my garden lettuce until it just glistened. It was delicious!

[@tyecook9630]

I do like to make vinaigrette dressings. I don't have a particular recipe but I usually have olive oil and balsamic and red wine vinegar kicking around so I try different things. I'm not a great cook but I love doing it and KZbin has opened up a whole new world for me. I will watch a certain recipe, and usually the same one by different people to really get various ideas about it then just go for it!..I have a bit of a knack about how ingredients work together and I've had some great success on my first try, and I've had a few missed too...

[@princesskileyrae]

This man is a gem.

[@65elcamino283]

Jacques Pepin taught me to cook. Well, and helping my mother cook dinner often. I have absolutely loved his show on kqed since I was a kid in the 80's. I mean, C'mon! What 8 year old watches Jacque Pepin and Martin Yan instead of cartoons?! Me, apparently. Lol

[@Pallidus_Rider]

So down to earth - one of the people. ♥️

[@detomasopantera1966]

This guy is gold👌👌👌😍

[@charanko2971]

That took less than 2 minutes. No reason to buy salad dressing from the store.

[@brendant19]

Except caesar which is a pain in the ass to make fresh. Pretty much everything else you can make in 2 minutes.

[@TheIkaika777]

It’s more expensive to buy all the ingredients separate than a bottle of really good salad dressing.

[@stevensuperrainbow3821]

@@TheIkaika777 good try but you know its false and youre just lazy

[@TheIkaika777]

Steven SuperRainbow, um, I do make my own dressing. And 1 shallot where I live is $1.09, 1 head of garlic is $1.09, 8oz Grey Poupon Mustard is $6.89, 1 bottle red OR white wine vinegar is $5.39, 25.4oz bottle of olive oil is $15.99. I won’t get into salt and pepper. Right there alone is $30.45. So before you call anyone lazy you should actually do some research, dumbass!

[@stevensuperrainbow3821]

@@TheIkaika777 if you take the cheapest of ingredients (Like in a bought dressing) and calculate how much you use for each salad you manage to do it cheaper

[@thegracienetwork7847]

I now officially know how to make Vinaigrette salad dressing. Thank You, Monsieur.

[@placentahelper1]

Jaques has inspired me for the past 40 years.

[@elix600]

Merci pour le partage

He’s so right! There’s nothing like a homemade vinaigrette and it’s so easy to make!

[@kodyshu6320]

I love watching create

[@TheEcroson]

Just made a batch of this. Wonderful! I used garlic and shallots. I think I'll try a little tarragon next time.

[@stndrds79]

Rea

[@ionascucristian]

try anchovy.

[@dmarti47]

Also, you will get different flavors with different vinegars... for example, red wine vinegar, white whine vinegar, apple cider vinegar, balsamic vinegar, rice vinegar, champagne vinegar, etc.

[@Torahboy1]

If you do, just make enough for one serving. The tarragon will bruise, and go slimy in a couple of days. But tarragon dressing is fantastic on warm chicken salad, so go for it! Check out my comment above for some other ideas. I promise you, you’ll never buy dressing again!!!

[@Pt0wN973b0iI]

Receive all my health advice from Jacques Péppin! 😅👍

[@luisfred4610]

He’s the best at his craft, hannnnnndssss downnnnn

[@rightuppercut1426]

Plain and simple

[@ddewwer23]

His accent sounds expensive!

[@Annie-zf7xi]

Thank you for the proportions. I got it.

[@cngreen2950]

Thank you!

[@lkhaleghi6264]

Merci chef pour nous montrer comment la faire 👍🏻

[@jean-baptiste6479]

Sauf que c'est pas comme ça.

[@borax92]

Merci

[@droan999]

Interesting thoughts on broken dressing. Makes sense

[@ukmedicfrcs]

,❤️ Jacques!

[@profilen5181]

that is great

[@elyjane5103]

J'adore

[@neville3151]

Number one rule for fine kitchen cuisine...pour a glass of wine.

[@paulbin]

Does it also work with Onyo?

[@bethbilous4720]

Marvelous.Where can i find a deep glass bowl like this one?

[@maurice493]

If you find out, tell me. And I’ll do the same. It’s a perfect bowl.

[@Thigrandil]

Jacques Pepin tossin salad. a thing i thought id never see

[@realitysparks]

everything this man says makes sense

[@tesla-natik5249]

I do recommend to put vinegar at the very end, apparantly the same but makes a positive difference. I use wallnut oil and garlic for my personal « recette » and 1 part of vinegar for 7 parts of oil. Magic numbers.

[@m.d.b.6318]

⭐Major yum!⭐

[@ventiladordesuco]

That's the french way to toss a salad

[@blanchekonieczka9935]

Looks delicious. I make my own dressing and it's very similar to yours except I prefer more vinegar and less oil. Learned from my mother and she enjoyed the vinegar tang and so do I.

[@seikibrian8641]

I'm with you in that. Instead of 4:1 I prefer 3:1 for regular tossed greens salads. For Japanese-style salads like sunomono (cucumber salad) I might even use no oil at all.

[@blanchekonieczka9935]

@@seikibrian8641 oh yes! Cucumbers are so delicious with vinegar. I usually use 1 to 4 ratio on a cucumber salad but next time I'll try your way with no oil. Thank you!

[@seikibrian8641]

@@blanchekonieczka9935 Here's a recipe you might like: www.japanesecooking101.com/sunomono-cucumber-salad-recipe/

[@blanchekonieczka9935]

@@seikibrian8641 just looked up a recipe for sunomono and it sounds delicious. No oil just lemon juice, vinegar, sugar, salt and sesame seeds. I like the way the cucumbers are thinly sliced, deseeded and salted to remove excess moisture. That way they'll suck up the dressing. Thank you again!

[@newvillagefilms]

I like how he just use a mason jar to mix his vinegarette...some KZbinr chef wannabes use fancy OXO dressing shakers or whatever kitchen gadgets brands they're selling and sponsors them, to make you buy the stuff they're hawking. 🤣😂

[@treggroderick7517]

👏🏽👏🏽 I’ve been making my own dressings for eight years now....I use less oil than Jacques though 😜

[@bizboospie8225]

Because you are a douche

[@MegaChuck345]

What a boss

[@snehalgothe4184]

What are those leaves he used in the salad?

[@Oliffin]

C'est du vinaigre de vin ? Merci

[@robertchaffee5662]

Very nice! Speaking of chicken... Do you know how to make "Chiavettas" chicken BBQ marinade? Or vinegar based chicken BBQ sauce /marinade without using Italian dressing?

[@lonedrone]

I make my vinaigrette in much the same way except I use white wine vinegar and a neutral oil (rapeseed or sunflower). I've never used shallots, but sometimes I use garlic.

[@egSmith-sp9gl]

Who cares…….

[@lonedrone]

@@egSmith-sp9gl Apparently you do.

[@egSmith-sp9gl]

@@lonedrone get real !

[@vichayaouearrepan1602]

I love how he just picks up a single leaf and eat it

[@alanross2876]

touch of maple syrup. yum

[@trailkrum6750]

Resident of Vermont or Quebec? lol

[@alanross2876]

Ontario

[@gutspillage]

Think the point he was making was to avoid sugar? Maple syrup is more than 2/3 sugar so nope.

[@lillumination5388]

What kind of vinegar he is using? Wine? I like to use balsamic instead, plus some lemon juice instead.

[@maurice493]

I have been making this dressing for about 6 months, ever since finding Chef Pépin's videos. It is my permanent go-to. I'm actually eating salad much more often because this dressing makes it so flavorful and enjoyable! I prefer to make it with shallots as opposed to garlic, but either works well. I throw the ingredients in my mini-cuisinart, and it's ready in 20 seconds; I then decant it into a clean salad bottle and refrigerate. Now, I am left with only ONE question: Where, oh, where, can I buy that beautiful and ultra-functional salad bowl? (Any help is welcome)

[@RS-yd2bp]

I found the bowl!!! A little mom and pop shop In Hull Quebec.

[@maurice493]

@@RS-yd2bp you’re kidding!! Do they have multiples? I’ll order it over the phone! Can you PM me the name?

[@RS-yd2bp]

@@maurice493 do you speak French? (They don't speak a word of English) ...

[@RS-yd2bp]

@@maurice493 (your name is super French)

[@maurice493]

@@RS-yd2bp despite my name, I’m a total anglophone. I know, I know…

[@TheUckles]

Personally, if I don't have an expensive kind of vinegar at hand, i like to put a little bit of jam in there, makes it super fruity and delicious

[@rizman6053]

The vinegar used here is balsamic vinegar that I can get from the grocery?

[@danielcostaesilva1261]

very good o cara e fera.....

[@aloofmusician856]

What vinegar did he use?

[@vavi3830]

red wine vinegar

[@nicholaskearney678]

Bon.

[@alexsuarez485]

I want to have a beer with this guy.

[@trailkrum6750]

More like a glass of wine

[@alexsuarez485]

@@trailkrum6750 maybe your right.

[@patbowman9959]

Hell, I want to have green salad with him

[@janaja7199]

Je vous aime ;)

[@mariagil2833]

❤️❤️❤️

[@jamesalexander9847]

What type of vinegar is he using?

[@guezx5661]

James Alexander red wine vinegar is a Classic one here in France. But Balsamic vinegar is better but a little more sugary

[@bethbilous4720]

where is this recipe?

[@JohnAckerman93]

I think I would like to try this. I usually put thousand island dressing on my salad but this seems very interesting

[@vpa0]

you've never had natural vinaigrette on your salad?

[@ismellfunny67]

Thousand island is also very simple to make. If you have chickens, or grow your own cucumbers, you could make it almost from scratch entirely. Making any scratch dressing, even with store bought ingredients, you'll taste the difference.

[@mckenzieprice2270]

Anyone know what you call the kind of bowl the salad is in? I’ve been wanting to get something like it for my kitchen but can’t figure out the right keywords.

[@maurice493]

I wish I did. It’s a fantastic bowl, isn’t it?

[@maurice493]

You’d think the Pepin Foundation would have a link to where to buy it. Unless it’s discontinued, I suppose. I’ve even thought of taking a screengrab to a glassmaker and having it recreated, even though it’d be all kinds of expensive.

[@manhavai]

Wow, if you see someone chopping a tiny onion like that you know the dish will be awesome

[@plethoraplenty]

genius!

[@nathaliebazinga]

What kind of vinegar is that? I oy have apple vinegar but it's so strong

[@Cookie-ofChaos]

From what I see, he's using red wine vinegar, but you can use any types of vinegar you want. With apple vinegar, the best I tried was mapple syrup and it's really good with mustard shalots and classic oil ;)

[@MS-bp3il]

I want to chop a garlic or shallot as fast as that!

[@tramnguyen8819]

Hi guys, what is the yellow paste called?

[@pfridell8424]

French mustard

[@tramnguyen8819]

@@pfridell8424 thank you 😊

[@omanhernandez2218]

Usually put lime juice on mine

[@adamh7972]

GOAT

[@TALKmd]

Whitch type of viniger?

[@Ivan1burnf4ces]

Red wine vinegar

[@danielbillingsley74]

He is using red wine. You can use balsamic too with some Italian herbs. Also, I made a good English style vinaigrette with stone ground mustard and apple cider vinegar. In these small batches you can experiment and find one you like. His is pretty classic French.

[@Frenchylikeshikes]

How my grand-parents use to make salad: cut a fresh salad from the vegetable patch, mix some oil, vinegar, mustard (that one with seeds), and garlic. And boom....you got yourself something better than any ranch dressing.

[@egSmith-sp9gl]

You never tried home made ranch dressing for sure...….

[@Frenchylikeshikes]

e.g. Smith lol. You got me, no I have not to be completely honest.

[@josepalos6848]

What type of vinegar was that?

[@chrismoyard9894]

Malt vinegar

[@placentahelper1]

@@chrismoyard9894 red wine vinegar

[@mm-yt8sf]

at 2:29 does he say to eat it with a raw chicken? [i turned on captions to see if it was different, but it said what i thought he said :-)]

[@giovanna722]

mm "with the roast chicken".

[@trevorsmith185]

this nigga is straight up. love it