The Best Vinaigrette
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The Best Vinaigrette
Description
The Best Vinaigrette begins by briefly rinsing minced shallots to soften their sharpness and letting them drain. These softened shallots are combined with sherry vinegar and warm water to marry flavors and mellow pungency. Whisking in Dijon and grainy mustards, honey, fresh thyme leaves, and pressed garlic builds layers of savory, sweet, and aromatic components. Extra virgin olive oil is gradually added and whisked to emulsify the dressing into a creamy texture.
This vinaigrette offers a harmonious balance of tang from the vinegar and mustard, sweetness from honey, and herbal brightness from thyme. The garlic and shallots provide subtle bite while the olive oil lends richness and smoothness. It’s a versatile dressing that pairs well with mixed greens or robust salad ingredients.
It can be stored in the refrigerator for several weeks and should be shaken well before using to recombine ingredients, ensuring the shallots stay well incorporated and the flavor melded.
Ingredients
- 1 shallot peeled and very finely minced
- 2 Tbsp sherry vinegar good quality, 1 teaspoon
- 1 Tbsp water warm
- 1 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 1/2 tsp grainy mustard
- 2 tsp honey
- 1 tsp thyme fresh leaves
- 1 clove garlic put through a garlic press
- salt to taste, coarse salt, fresh ground pepper
- black pepper to taste, coarse salt, fresh ground pepper
Instructions
- Put the minced shallot in a strainer and rinse briefly. Let drain.
- Put the drained shallot into a mason jar (or small bowl) and add the vinegar and warm water. Let sit for a few minutes.
- Whisk in the oil, mustards, honey, thyme, garlic and some salt and pepper.
- Taste the dressing to adjust any of the element. Then cap and refrigerate until needed. Give it a good shake when ready to use.
Notes
- This vinaigrette yields enough to dress multiple salads depending on portion size.
- Store in the refrigerator for several weeks and shake well before each use to remix ingredients.
- Rinsing and draining minced shallots reduces their sharpness, contributing to a balanced flavor.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8(1 cup total)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 249 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 2Tbsp | |
| Calories | 249kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 0.2g | 0% |
| Fat | 27g | 42% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 20g | 100% |
| Sodium | 22mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 19mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 0.2g | 1% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 13IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 5mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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