French Vinaigrette
Elevate your salads with this classic French Vinaigrette, a simple yet elegant dressing that strikes the perfect balance between tangy, savory, and slightly sweet. Made with pantry staples like extra-virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, and Dijon mustard, this homemade vinaigrette is brought to life with the subtle sweetness of honey and the aromatic flavors of minced shallot and garlic. Ready in just 10 minutes, this versatile dressing is ideal for drizzling over crisp leafy greens, roasted vegetables, or even grain bowls. Whisked to creamy perfection or shaken in a jar for convenience, this vinaigrette is as easy to make as it is flavorful. Refrigerate extras for up to a week and enjoy the fresh, vibrant taste of French-inspired cuisine in every bite. Perfect for enhancing salads with a restaurant-quality flair!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 tablespoons Extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 1 small Shallot
- 1 clove Garlic
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
Peel and finely mince the shallot and garlic clove. Set aside.
In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, and honey until smooth.
Slowly drizzle in the olive oil while whisking continuously to create an emulsified mixture. Alternatively, if using a jar, combine these ingredients, seal the lid, and shake vigorously until fully combined.
Add the minced shallot and garlic to the vinaigrette and stir to incorporate.
Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper, adjusting to taste.
Let the vinaigrette rest for 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. If the vinaigrette is too tangy, add a bit more honey or olive oil to balance the flavors.
Serve immediately over salad or refrigerate in a sealed container for up to one week. Shake well before using.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
779 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 82.0 g | 105% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.2 g | 56% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1302 mg | 57% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 12.6 g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.2 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.9 g | ||
| Protein | 0.8 g | 2% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 18 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 0.5 mg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 121 mg | 3% | |
*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.
