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Dijon Vinaigrette
© Frances Janisch

Dijon Vinaigrette

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  • ACTIVE:
  • TOTAL TIME: 5 MIN
  • SERVINGS:
  • •BASIC-EASY
  • •FAST
  • •MAKE-AHEAD
  • •VEGETARIAN

  1. 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar
  2. 1/2 tablespoon minced shallot
  3. 1/2 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  4. 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  5. Salt and freshly ground pepper
  1. In a small bowl, whisk the sherry vinegar with the shallot and Dijon mustard. In a thin, steady stream, whisk in the olive oil until emulsified. Season with salt and pepper.
Notes

Herb Vinaigrette Add 1/4 teaspoon chopped thyme and 1/2 teaspoon chopped tarragon.
Lemon Vinaigrette Substitute 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice for the vinegar and add 1/4 teaspoon grated lemon zest.