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classic French vinagrette

Basic French Vinaigrette

Dairy-Free
Gluten-Free
Nut-Free
Sugar-Free
Vegan
Vegetarian

A dressing that should be in every confident cook’s arsenal. Pair any high-quality oil with an acid (such as vinegar or freshly squeezed lemon juice), season, and you’ve got a simple and endlessly versatile vinaigrette that goes with just about any salad.

classic French vinagrette
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Makes | 3/4 cup

  • 1 tsp. minced shallots
  • 1/2 tsp. minced herbs
  • Juice of one large lemon or 3 tbs. white-wine vinegar
  • 1 tsp. Dijon mustard
  • Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
  • 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil

Directions

  1. Whisk together shallots, herbs, lemon juice, Dijon mustard and salt and pepper to taste. Drizzle in olive oil, whisking constantly to emulsify. (Alternatively, in a jar, shake together all the ingredients until the dressing is emulsified.)
  2. Keeps in the refrigerator for two weeks.

Food Photography by: Terry Brennan; Food Styling by: Betsy Nelson

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