Classic Dijon Vinaigrette with Red Wine Vinegar
Classic Dijon vinaigrette is a quick dressing for salads, vegetables and grain bowls. Mustard helps bind red wine vinegar and olive oil into a sharp, balanced dressing with enough body to coat leaves.
Servings
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 6 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- ½ tsp fine sea salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp honey optional
Instructions
- Whisk the Dijon mustard, red wine vinegar, salt, black pepper and honey in a bowl.1 tbsp Dijon mustard, 2 tbsp red wine vinegar, ½ tsp fine sea salt, ¼ tsp black pepper, 1 tsp honey
- Slowly whisk in the olive oil until the vinaigrette looks lightly thickened and glossy.6 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Taste and adjust with more vinegar for sharpness or more oil for softness.
- Use immediately or store in a jar and shake well before serving.
Drink pairing
Vinaigrette is sharp and fresh, so drinks should stay clean, citrusy and light.
Alcoholic
- Sauvignon Blanc
- Provence rosé
- Dry cider
Non alcoholic
- Sparkling cucumber water
- Lemon iced tea
- Apple and mint spritz
Nutrition per serving
Calories: 132kcal (7%) | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 14g (22%) | Saturated Fat: 2g (13%) | Sodium: 225mg (10%) | Potassium: 8mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 1g (1%) | Vitamin A: 2IU | Vitamin C: 0.04mg | Vitamin E: 2mg (13%) | Vitamin K: 9µg (9%) | Folate: 0.2µg
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