Salad Dressing: Basic Vinaigrette

prep time:
0 min
Makes 1/4 cup
MelissaMelissa

Basic french vinaigrette. Easily doubled.

ingredients

  • 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 Tablespoon lemon juice, red wine vinegar, tarragon or other seasoned vinegar
  • 3 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon honey (optional)
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • Fresh ground pepper

directions

  • 1

    In a small bowl, whisk the Dijon mustard and lemon juice and/or vinegar until blended. Add the olive oil, salt and pepper and whisk until combined and creamy.

  • 2

    Variations:

  • 3

    1 teaspoon mayonnaise

  • 4

    1/2 Tablespoon minced shallots

  • 5

    1/2 - 1 Tablespoon fresh (or 1/2 teaspoon dried) herbs (tarragon, basil, oregano, thyme, etc)

  • 6

    1/2 - 1 Tablespoon fresh chives, watercress or parsley

  • 7

    Add one to three of the above options to the basic dressing. Whisk to blend. Set the dressing aside until needed.

notes

Easily can be doubled

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