Classic French Vinaigrette

Name: You'll get a lot of mileage from this simple, delicious dressing
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 1 min
Total time: 6 min
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: 3/4 cups olive or salad oil; 1/4 cup wine or white vinegar; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon black pepper; 1 medium crushed garlic clove (optional); 1/2 teaspoon dijon-style mustard

The Daily Meal Staff|Sept. 4, 2021 3:26 pm EST

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Spending a little time on even a simple salad is the difference between a great salad and one that is an organic afterthought. Insist, too, on homemade dressings, like this classic French vinaigrette—its simple yet delicious flavors allow the fresh ingredients of your salad to really shine through.This recipe is by Marcy Goldman-Posluns and was originally published in the Chicago Tribune.

Prep Time

5

minutes

Cook Time

1

minute

Servings

8

Classic French Vinaigrette recipe - The Daily Meal

Total time: 6 minutes

Ingredients

3/4 cups olive or salad oil
1/4 cup wine or white vinegar
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1 medium crushed garlic clove (optional)
1/2 teaspoon dijon-style mustard

Directions

Step 1: In a large bowl or container, combine 3/4 cup olive or salad oil, 1/4 cup wine or white vinegar, 3/4 teaspoon salt, 1/8 teaspoon pepper, 1 medium crushed garlic clove (optional) and 1/2 teaspoon Dijon-style mustard.
Step 2: Whisk or shake together until well-blended. Chill until using. Makes about 1 cup. See notes for vinaigrette tips.