This simple salad dressing is a recipe from the renowned French chef Jacques Pépin. It's a perfect example of how world-class chefs not only create elaborate dishes but also share approachable recipes anyone can make at home.
It’s as simple as whisking together cream and vinegar. The acidity of the vinegar thickens the cream in seconds, transforming it into a luscious, creamy dressing. Elegant and easy!
1/4 cup cream
Vinegar - red or white wine vinegar, sherry vinegar, or champagne vinegar
Sea salt & freshly ground pepper
Whisk about a quarter cup of cream for 10–15 seconds.
Add a splash or two of vinegar.
Whisk for a few more seconds until it thickens.
Taste and add more vinegar if desired.
Add sea salt & freshly ground pepper to taste.
Serve this dressing over any salad you like. I enjoyed this with lobster salad and a squeeze of lemon.
And tomato salad with chives.
You can get creative with this basic dressing by adding herbs like chives or tarragon, a touch of Dijon mustard, or experimenting with different kinds of vinegar. Each variation creates a new dressing, with minimal effort.
You can watch Chef Pépin make the dressing and get more ideas in this video.
