Dijon Mustard Vinaigrette
Elevate your salads, roasted vegetables, or grilled proteins with this zesty and versatile Dijon Mustard Vinaigrette. In just 5 minutes, you can create a perfectly balanced dressing that combines the tangy brightness of red wine vinegar with the smooth richness of extra virgin olive oil. Dijon mustard serves as the star ingredient, bringing depth and a creamy texture, while a touch of honey adds subtle sweetness. Minced garlic provides a savory kick, and the simple seasoning of salt and freshly ground black pepper allows the flavors to shine. This quick and easy homemade vinaigrette is effortlessly emulsified with continuous whisking, ensuring a silky consistency that’s far superior to store-bought options. Perfect for meal prep, it can be stored in the fridge and shaken before use for a fresh and customizable flavor experience every time.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 3 tablespoons Red wine vinegar
- 6 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 1 clove Garlic clove, minced
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper, freshly ground
Instructions
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the Dijon mustard, red wine vinegar, honey, and minced garlic.
Slowly drizzle in the olive oil while whisking continuously. This helps to emulsify the vinaigrette, creating a smooth and creamy consistency.
Season the vinaigrette with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste, adjusting as necessary for your flavor preference.
Transfer the vinaigrette to a glass jar or airtight container and refrigerate if not using immediately.
Shake well or whisk quickly before serving to re-emulsify if the ingredients have separated during storage.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
816 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 90.0 g | 115% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.0 g | 60% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1872 mg | 81% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 7.2 g | 3% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.3 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.8 g | ||
| Protein | 0.3 g | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 11 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 0.3 mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 55 mg | 1% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
