Classic Vinaigrette Recipe

Name: Classic Vinaigrette Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: ¼ cup white wine vinegar; ½ teaspoon kosher salt; ¼ teaspoon black pepper; 1 garlic clove; 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard; ¾ cup olive oil

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Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings
8 servings
Calories
182 kcal
Course
Condiments
Cuisine
French

Classic Vinaigrette Recipe

Winston Campbell

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With a perfect ratio of oil to vinegar, the classic vinaigrette works amazingly well to coat salad greens and is also delicious on steamed veggies.

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Ingredients

Servings

¼ cup white wine vinegar
½ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
1 garlic clove minced
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
¾ cup olive oil extra-virgin

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Instructions

In a small bowl, whisk together the vinegar and salt until the salt dissolves.
Whisk in the black pepper, garlic, and mustard.
Slowly whisk in the olive oil until the ingredients emulsify into a smooth, velvety dressing.
Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate for up to 10 days.

Notes

Please use fresh minced garlic, not jarred or powdered.
Ideally, let the dressing rest for 30 minutes at room temperature before using it to allow it to further thicken and the flavors to meld. Remix before using.
Instead of mixing the ingredients in a bowl, you can add all of them to a jar, tightly seal it, and shake vigorously until the dressing becomes emulsified.
The reason I mix the salt into the vinegar before adding the remaining ingredients is that it ensures the salt gets dissolved, preventing a gritty texture.
You can keep this dressing in a sealed jar in the fridge for up to ten days. Remix it before using. I don't recommend freezing this dressing.