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French vinaigrette recipe

Classic French Vinaigrette for Salads

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A classic French vinaigrette is a must know salad dressing for the home cook. Punchy, versatile and customisable it’s perfect for all types of salads and keeps really well in the fridge.

  • Total Time: 5 minutes
  • Yield: 8 1x

Ingredients

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  • 170ml extra virgin olive oil (EVOO)
  • 3 tsp of Dijon mustard
  • 2 tbsp of white or red wine vinegar
  • Salt & pepper, as required
  • Optional: 1/2 shallot, minced finely

Instructions

  1. To make the base vinaigrette but the extra virgin olive oil, mustard and vinegar into a bowl and mix vigorously with a whisk. The whisking emulsifies the oil with the mustard and vinegar resulting in a thick, glossy dressing. Alternatively you can place into a mason jar and shake vigorously until the mixture is thick.
  2. If you are using shallot, add them to the dressing and stir to combine.

Notes

  1. The base vinaigrette will keep in the fridge for a while – at least 1 month.
  2. If using shallots, consume within a week. Past this time, the shallots will start to go rancid and the taste will deteriorate rapidly.
  • Author: Richard
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Cuisine: French