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A hand pouring freshly made vinaigrette over a bowl of leafy green salad, with arugula and romaine in the foreground.
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Best Vinaigrette Recipe

Once you taste a well-made vinaigrette, there’s no going back to store-bought. This one is punchy, smooth, and comes together in minutes with just a few high-quality ingredients. It's so simple, but it makes any salad taste like something you actually want to eat. Just a few basic ingredients and 5 minutes to make!
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 172kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 small shallot finely minced, about 2 tablespoons
  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon honey optional
  • 2 tablespoon vinegar white wine, red wine, sherry, apple cider, etc.
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • cup extra virgin olive oil or more, to taste

Instructions

  1. Whisk together the shallot, mustard, honey and vinegar, then season with salt and pepper to taste.
  2. Slowly stream in the olive oil, while vigorously whisking, until emulsified. Taste, and adjust as needed.
  3. Store in a jar or resealable container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.


Nutrition

Calories: 172kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 0.3g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Sodium: 29mg | Potassium: 26mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 2IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 5mg | Iron: 0.2mg
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