The Ratio Mistake That's Killing Your Homemade Salad Dressing - Chowhound

One of the reasons this 3-to-1 ratio persists no matter what other ingredients you add is because it's a reliable way to properly emulsify your oil and vinegar ingredients, giving you an ideal combination of flavor and texture. Too much vinegar and the dressing becomes thin and acidic. Too much oil and the dressing risks becoming greasy and lifeless. That said, everyone has different tastes, and context is super…