Recipes Dijon Vinaigrette 5.0 (5,140) 1 Review This fantastic basic vinaigrette recipe is ideal for salads, or drizzling over other cooked vegetables, meat, and dishes. By Grace Parisi Updated on March 28, 2023 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Active Time: 5 mins Total Time: 5 mins Use this recipe as a starting point for making a vinaigrette, and keep in mind that you can easily customize it. For something more herbal; add up to a teaspoon of chopped thyme, tarragon, basil, lemon verbena, sorrel, oregano, or any other herb you have on hand. If you'd like a different acidic component, swap in lemon juice instead of using vinegar. A grating of lemon zest boosts the citrus flavor even further; and you can also try it with a mix of lemon with lime, grapefruit, or orange juice and zest. And while we most often think of using vinaigrette on salads, it's also a fantastic way to season meat, fish, or vegetables; simply spoon some on top after cooking, and let it rest for a couple of minutes so the flavors meld. Make a batch of this dressing at the beginning of the week, and you will always be ready to whip up a salad or give a boost of flavor to whatever you are cooking. More Salad Dressings Julia Hartbeck Ingredients 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar ½ tablespoon minced shallot ½ tablespoon Dijon mustard ⅓ cup extra-virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon herbs, finely chopped Salt and freshly ground pepper Directions Julia Hartbeck Ingredients. Julia Hartbeck In a small bowl, whisk the sherry vinegar with the shallot and Dijon mustard. Julia Hartbeck In a thin, steady stream, whisk in the olive oil until emulsified. Julia Hartbeck Stir in herbs and season with salt and pepper. Rate it Print