Easy 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
12 servings
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Calories
94 kcal
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Course
Salad, Condiments
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Cuisine
American
Easy Dijon Vinaigrette
Description
This vinaigrette uses fresh lemon juice and sharp Dijon mustard to provide acidity and pungency, balanced by a touch of sugar or honey for mild sweetness. Garlic powder adds a subtle savory note, while salt and pepper season the dressing evenly.
Slowly whisking in the vegetable oil incorporates fat that tempers the acidity and creates a smooth, emulsified texture. This process helps the dressing cling to salad greens or vegetables uniformly.
The dressing can be refrigerated for up to a week, making it convenient for quick salads or flavoring proteins. Variations like swapping sugar for maple syrup can add a different sweetness profile while maintaining a good consistency.
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice fresh
- 1 ½ tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 teaspoons granulated sugar or honey
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ⅛ teaspoon salt or to taste
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine lemon juice, mustard, sugar (or honey), garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Whisk until combined.
- While whisking, very slowly drizzle in the oil a little bit at a time whisking until incorporated. This should take a couple of minutes.
- Refrigerate for up to 1 week.
Notes
- For a maple-flavored variation, replace sugar with maple syrup.
- Drizzle oil in very slowly while whisking to achieve proper emulsification and prevent separation.
- Alternatively, shake all ingredients together in a tightly sealed jar for easy mixing.
- Keep refrigerated up to 1 week.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 94 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 94 | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Sodium | 126mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 15mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Calcium | 7mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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