Dijon Vinaigrette Variations Recipes

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in a jar with a tight-fitting lid; shake well. Store in the refrigerator. Just before serving, shake dressing again.

Steps:

• Whisk the vinegar, mustard, 1 tablespoon water, 3/4 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper in a small bowl. Gradually whisk in the olive oil, starting with a few drops and then adding the rest in a steady stream to make a smooth, slightly thick dressing. Stir in the tarragon if using.

Steps:

• Add the olive oil, sherry vinegar, salt, sugar and pepper to the Dijon jar, close with the lid and shake. Taste and season additionally if necessary.

Steps:

• In a small bowl, whisk together the mustard and the vinegar. Slowly whisk in the olive oil to make an emulsion. Season with salt and pepper.

Steps:

• GARLIC: add 1 tsp minced garlic or 1/2 clove crushed BALSAMIC - use balsamic vinegar for wine vinegar LEMON PARMESAN: use fresh lemon juice instead of vinegar. Add 1/4 cup finely grated Parmesan SCALLION: add 3 chopped whole scallions (1/4 cup) HERB: add 2 tablespoons chopped fresh herbs: ie thyme, parsley or tarragon BLUE CHEESE: add 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese such as Roquefort

Steps:

• Shake all ingredients for your chosen variation together in a tightly-lidded container OR whisk together in a small bowl.
• Let stand 10 minutes to rehydrate dried herbs and blend flavors.
• Shake again then dress salad as desired.
• Note -- I recommend the lemon dressing on spinach.
• Note -- I recommend the Bacon Dressing, Mustard Dressing, and Balsamic Vinaigrette on strong greens such as escarole, curly endive, and dandelion greens.
• Note -- The sweeter version of the mustard dressing is great for a vinegar coleslaw if you discover that you have accidentally gotten one of those occasional cabbages that are a touch on the bitter side.
• Note -- feel free to play with other seasonings, more complex blends, flavored oils, and flavored vinegars. Once you've learned the technique you can customize your salad dressing to suit just about any meal.

Steps:

• Whisk Dijon mustard, red wine vinegar, olive oil, and honey together in a bowl.