Dijon Mustard Vinaigrette Dressing Recipe
User Reviews
4.7
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Total Time
5 mins
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Servings
5 servings
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Calories
196 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
French
Dijon Mustard Vinaigrette Dressing Recipe
Description
The Dijon Mustard Vinaigrette Dressing Recipe starts by whisking vinegar with salt, black pepper, and Dijon mustard paste in a shaker or bottle. Adding the olive oil last and shaking again emulsifies the ingredients, producing a smooth, uniform dressing. Choosing white wine or apple cider vinegar impacts the tanginess, while French-style Dijon mustard delivers the characteristic flavorful bite.
This dressing offers a bright and peppery flavor with a balanced richness from the olive oil. The sharpness from mustard and vinegar is softened by the oil's smoothness, making it versatile for leafy greens or grain salads.
Storing the vinaigrette chilled preserves the emulsification and flavor integrity. It can also be used immediately after preparing, drizzled over salads to enhance their freshness and taste.
Using safflower or sunflower oil is an acceptable substitution for olive oil if desired. Mixing the seasonings initially without oil ensures better blending before emulsification.
Ingredients
- ⅓ cup vinegar *see Notes
- 1 Tablespoon Dijon mustard
- ½ Teaspoon salt
- black pepper to taste, ground
- ½ cup olive oil *see Notes
Instructions
- Pour vinegar into a salad dressing shaker or small bottle.
- Add salt and black pepper. Also, add in the dijon mustard paste.
- Close with the lid and shake so that the ingredients are well combined.
- Open again and pour in all the oil.
- Close the bottle with the lid and shake one last time. Shake until well combined. The dressing should look smooth.
- Store in the fridge until further use or use dressing straightaway as is over your salad.
Notes
- Mix vinegar, salt, pepper, and Dijon mustard first for better seasoning blend before adding oil.
- Add olive oil last and shake well to combine and emulsify the dressing.
- White wine vinegar and apple cider vinegar are preferred; other flavored vinegars may alter taste.
- French-style Dijon mustard is recommended for authentic flavor.
- Oil can be substituted with safflower or sunflower oil if preferred.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 5servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 196 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 196kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Sodium | 267mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.7
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