What does the cryptic crossword clue "Girl applying herself to vinaigrette? (5,8)" mean?

The definition is "vinaigrette?". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). SAL (synonym=""girl"") + ADDRESSING (synonym=""applying herself to"") = SALADDRESSING; definition: "vinaigrette?" The answer is SALADDRESSING.

Girl applying herself to vinaigrette? (5,8)

Guardian Cryptic #29052 | 10 Down | 2023-04-24 flower

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