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A small sealed glass jar of homemade dijon vinaigrette sits in front of a light green bowl filled with lettuce, cherry tomatoes, and sliced carrots on a white surface.

Dijon Vinaigrette

This is the best and simplest salad dressing you can make with ingredients you already have in your pantry. Enjoy a flavorful vinaigrette all the time!
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Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: French
Diet: Gluten Free
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 8 tablespoons
Calories: 114kcal
Author: Michelle

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
  • 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/3 cup olive oil

Instructions

  • Add mustard, vinegar, salt, and pepper to a small bowl. Use a fork to whisk together until incorporated.
    1 tablespoon dijon mustard, 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • While whisking, slowly add olive oil and continue mixing until the oil is all added and the vinaigrette has thickened.
    1/3 cup olive oil
  • Use immediately or store in a sealed container in your refrigerator for up to two weeks. If using after refrigerated, shake well before opening and using to ensure it's still emulsified.

Equipment

4 Ounce Mason Jars
4 Ounce Mason Jars
Non Skid Mixing Bowl
Non Skid Mixing Bowl
Balloon Whisk
Balloon Whisk

Notes

  • If you refrigerate your vinaigrette, you may need to bring it to room temperature to get the right consistency again, as olive oil thickens and solidifies when it gets cold.
  • For more tips and tricks, be sure to read the full article above.

Nutrition

Serving: 2tablespoons | Calories: 114kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 10g | Sodium: 167mg | Sugar: 1g

This site uses an online source to provide nutrition estimates as a courtesy. If you need exact values, please calculate yourself.