Dijon Mustard Vinaigrette Dressing Recipe
This Dijon Mustard Vinaigrette Dressing combines vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, pepper, and olive oil to create a smooth, tangy salad dressing. The method of mixing vinegar and seasonings before adding oil helps blend the flavors uniformly. The vinaigrette can be stored chilled and used to dress various salads with a balanced sharp and savory profile.
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
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 5 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 196
% 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.