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Re:Ask HN: What's the most valuable thing you can learn in a... by 52-6F-62 on Wednesday November 20, 2019 @01:26PM (#21586769)
I regularly make my own dressing as well! I have a few basic recipes—most are pretty much the same as yours. One I like in the summer especially is a really simple one:

+ 2 parts olive oil

+ 1 part honey (try and make it good wildflower or clover honey)

+ 1 part squeezed lemon juice (add some zest as well if you're feeling energetic—I hate cleaning graters)

+ Salt & pepper to taste

Re:Ask HN: What's the most valuable thing you can learn in a... by sincarne on Thursday November 21, 2019 @03:22AM (#21592316)
I do something similar. Mine is olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and a tsp of really strong mustard. I put mine in a small Tupperware in the fridge, that way I can shake it up easily to mix, and I just add to it as I get low.
Re:Ask HN: What's the most valuable thing you can learn in a... by 52-6F-62 on Sunday November 24, 2019 @01:15PM (#21622189)
I use the exact same technique if I’m trying to keep a batch going.
Re:Ask HN: What's the most valuable thing you can learn in a... by reubenswartz on Wednesday November 20, 2019 @03:31PM (#21588160)
I actually started with a bit of honey and removed it after some experimentation. Figure any time I can avoid adding sugar and like the taste as much or more, I should take advantage. ;-) I'm with you the cleaning graters-- too lazy for that... Depending on what's in the salad, I'll adjust the proportions, or even throw in some turmeric, paprika, or sautéed garlic.
Re:Ask HN: What's the most valuable thing you can learn in a... by 52-6F-62 on Wednesday November 20, 2019 @05:50PM (#21589495)
Oh I’ll have to try out those last ideas sometime soon. I can see paprika being great
Re:Ask HN: What's the most valuable thing you can learn in a... by reubenswartz on Wednesday November 20, 2019 @08:32PM (#21590614)
Smoked paprika especially. :)
Re:Ask HN: What's the most valuable thing you can learn in a... by pweezy on Thursday November 21, 2019 @04:46AM (#21592672)
Having a dishwasher makes using a grater so much less dreadful - perhaps more than any other single kitchen implement. When I had a dishwasher at home we even got a Microplane zester. It's amazing how much flavor and aroma exists in lemon (and other citrus) zest that's not in the juice.