It is great on crisp, green salads with anything from romaine to spinach or arugula! With its uniquely sweet and bright tangy flavor it makes every salad a new favorite!

Easy Dijon Vinaigrette

  • Perfect for dressing salads, this dressing is versatile.
  • Drizzle this tangy vinaigrette over roasted veggies, or toss it into roasted sweet potatoes.
  • Try mixing it into sour cream for a festive, savory dip with bagel chips or our low-carb crispy kale chips.
  • It’s even great as a light dressing for pasta and seafood, or as a marinade for steaks or chops!

Ingredients

The best dressings are a balance of oil and something acidic (like vinegar or lemon juice) combined with a variety of herbs and spices. The ratio for a vinaigrette is approximately 3 parts oil to 1 part vinegar plus a bit of sweetener and something to help keep the dressing from separating.

OIL Choose a light flavored oil like canola or even avocado oil. Olive oil can be a bit too bitter in this recipe.

LEMON JUICE Is used in place of vinegar for a bright tangy flavor. If you don’t have lemon juice a light vinear (like cider vinegar) would work well.

DIJON Either seedy or regular dijon are great in this recipe.

FLAVORS A pinch of garlic powder and a little horseradish kick this up a bit (it’s not spicy though). It’s sweetened with sugar but any sweetener from honey to maple syrup will work.

How to Make Dijon Vinaigrette

This super easy dressing just needs to be whisked and chilled.

  • Whisk all ingredients in a bowl except the oil.
  • Slowly drizzle the oil while whisking until thickened.
  • Chill before serving.

How to Store

  • Dijon Vinaigrette will keep in the refrigerator for up to 10 days. Shake well to recombine before using.

Kitchen Tip

Adding oil VERY slowly while whisking emulsifies the mixture which means that the oil won’t separating from the other liquids. Don’t skip the dijon, this helps keep the dressing together!

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Nutrition Information

Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.

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