This is called "Chef'n Emulstir".
Chef'n is the brand name. Chef'n makes some stuff I don't hate but they also make a really terrible pepper grinder that's made of plastic and broke within a year. Also, the company is called Chef'n; only Kwik-Kut is more ludicrous.
Anyway...the Emulstir is an emulsifier that proclaims to be good for making vinaigrettes. This may be true. The little curvy wand inside will apparently mix your oil and vinegar together.
You know what else can do this?
Granted, making an emulsion takes a little know how and some practice. Basically, if you whisk oil into the vinegar in a thin drizzle, you should be all set. Using a little mustard also helps to hold things together. It's worth practicing and knowing how to do - lots of wonderful things are made using emulsions. Mayonnaise, hollandaise..all sorts of aisey things.
Maybe you don't own a whisk (travesty) or maybe you don't like whisking in general (what's not to love?).
How about this?
The simple shaker has served us well for decades. You can really use any old jar or bottle with a well fitting lid. Simply put ingredients in and shake. Most times the mixture won't hold together for long periods like a true emulsion but there'll be plenty of time to dress and eat your salad. You can always shake it again when you want to reuse later on.
And there's no little handles or curvy wands that will break off with normal use.
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