Dijon mustard, oil, and lemon juice are whisked with savory seasonings to create a multi-purpose dressing you’ll use again and again!
Easy Dijon Vinaigrette Dressing
A quick and easy vinaigrette made with fresh and natural ingredients without added sugars, chemicals, or preservatives! Prepare this dressing in about 5 minutes. Easy to experiment with the basic ingredients and tailor the dressing to your recipe!
Ingredients for Dijon Vinaigrette
Oil – Basic salad (vegetable) oil is lighter and has a milder flavor than olive oil, which can be bitter for this recipe. Canola or avocado oil will also work. If using olive oil, ensure it’s a light flavored oil. Lemon Juice – Lemon juice is the acidic part of this dressing, you can experiment with vinegar in place. Try apple cider vinegar, red wine vinegar, or white wine vinegar. Balsamic vinegar can be too heavy and sweet for a light vinaigrette like this one, but if it’s what’s on hand, then pair it with extra-virgin olive oil. Dijon Mustard – This not only adds great flavor, Dijon helps keep the mixture emulsified (so it doesn’t separate). Seasonings – Choose garlic powder over fresh for a subtle flavor and longer storage. Tarragon, parsley, thyme, or basil are great additions if you’d like to add herbs. Variations – Horseradish has a similar purpose to mustard but adds more tang, just a little will do! Sugar can be switched out for your favorite sugar-free substitutes like monk fruit or stevia, or you can use honey or maple syrup.
How to Make Dijon Vinaigrette
How to Store
Dijon vinaigrette only lasts in the fridge for about a week. Don’t skip the dijon, this helps keep the dressing together! It’s great over hearty salad greens like lettuce, spinach, kale, or arugula. It can also be used as a chicken marinade for grilled chicken. Did you enjoy this Dijon Vinaigrette? Be sure to leave a rating and a comment below! © SpendWithPennies.com. Content and photographs are copyright protected. Sharing of this recipe is both encouraged and appreciated. Copying and/or pasting full recipes to any social media is strictly prohibited. Please view my photo use policy here.
