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French Mustard Vinaigrette in a black bowl with a teaspoon, mustard & pink linen napkin on the side.
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3.63 from 8 votes

Classic French Mustard Vinaigrette

A timeless Classic French Mustard Vinaigrette recipe that you can use as a base for endless variations. This flavourful dressing is one that everyone should have in their repertoire.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time0 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Dressings & Vinaigrettes
Cuisine: French
Keyword: Dijon Mustard, homemade dressing
Difficulty: Easy
Diet: dairy free, Gluten free, Keto, Low Carb, nut free, Vegan, Vegetarian,
Servings: 20 tablespoons*
Calories: 75kcal

Equipment

  • A container that has a tight-fitting lid - glass jars are ideal

Ingredients

  • ¾ cup olive oil
  • ¼ cup French shallots (eschallots) (finely diced)
  • ¼ cup white wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 clove garlic, minced (optional not traditional but just so good)
  • Sea salt and cracked black pepper

Instructions

  • Find a container that has a tight-fitting lid - glass jars are perfect for this.
  • Add all the dressing ingredients to the container and season, cover it and shake until emulsified.
  • Taste and adjust seasonings according to your personal preferences.

Notes

* This recipe makes just over one cup of dressing enough for two salads that serve four or one large salad that serves eight. The nutritional information has been calculated per tablespoons. 

Nutrition

Calories: 75kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 4mg | Potassium: 12mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 2mg | Iron: 1mg