Dijon Vinaigrette
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Total Time
5 mins
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Servings
16 Servings, more or less. Makes 3/4 cup.
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Calories
614 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
French
Dijon Vinaigrette
Description
This Dijon Vinaigrette recipe blends champagne vinegar (or substitutes like white wine vinegar or lemon juice) with Dijon mustard and finely minced shallot. Seasoned with kosher salt and black pepper, the mixture is whisked while oil is drizzled in slowly, creating a stable emulsion that coats salad ingredients evenly.
The dressing offers a brightness from the vinegar, mellow pungency from mustard, and aromatic nuance from shallot. The olive oil provides smoothness and richness without overpowering the acidity. Adjusting the amount of mustard can mellow or intensify the dressing's sharpness, and water is added to facilitate emulsification.
This vinaigrette complements fresh leafy salads or cooked vegetable dishes, bringing balance and subtle complex flavors.
Optional adjustments include reducing oil volume for a lighter dressing or altering mustard quantity to taste. The recipe also suggests sourcing quality Mediterranean ingredients like olive oils and spices to enhance flavor.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup champagne vinegar white wine vinegar, or lemon juice
- 1 to 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon shallot from about 1 small shallot, minced
- kosher salt
- black pepper
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Begin whisking. In a small mixing bowl, combine the vinegar, Dijon mustard, and shallot. Add 1/2 tablespoon water to help with the emulsion. Season with a big pinch of kosher salt and black pepper (about 1/2 teaspoon each) and whisk to combine.
- Incorporate the oil. Continue whisking as you drizzle in the olive oil, whisking until emulsified. Taste and adjust seasoning to your liking.
Notes
- Begin with 1/3 cup olive oil if you prefer a less oily dressing, adjusting upward as desired.
- Start with 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard and increase to suit your taste if a more pronounced mustard flavor is preferred.
- This vinaigrette pairs well with salads and cooked vegetables; use quality olive oils and vinegars for best flavor.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 16Servings, more or less. Makes 3/4 cup.
Amount Per Serving
Calories 614 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 61.4kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 0.2g | 0% |
| Protein | 0.1g | 0% |
| Fat | 6.8g | 10% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.9g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.7g | 4% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Sodium | 10.8mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 5mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 0.1g | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0.7IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 1.1mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.1mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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