Red Wine Vinaigrette
A classic French vinaigrette — Dijon, red wine vinegar, and good olive oil, whisked into an emulsion in five minutes. No sweetener needed; this is the leaner, sharper dressing my mother made before it ever occurred to either of us to buy one.
Servings 4
Calories 95.72kcal
Equipment
- whisk
Ingredients
FOR ENOUGH VINAIGRETTE FOR 1 LARGE FAMILY SALAD:
- 1 small clove garlic minced
- ½ teaspoon sea salt or kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper preferably freshly ground
- 1½ teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Instructions
- In a small bowl combine 1 small clove garlic, ½ teaspoon sea salt, ¼ teaspoon black pepper, 1½ teaspoons Dijon mustard, 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar and mix well to combine.
- Add 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, one tablespoon at a time and whisk after each until the mixture is smooth and emulsified. Continue whisking in the oil until it's thoroughly incorporated.
- Serve on salads or spoon over steamed veggies.
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Nutrition
Calories: 95.72kcal | Carbohydrates: 0.4g | Protein: 0.11g | Fat: 10.55g | Saturated Fat: 1.45g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1.12g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7.7g | Sodium: 305.1mg | Potassium: 8.17mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 0.03g | Vitamin A: 1.64IU | Vitamin C: 0.26mg | Calcium: 3.21mg | Iron: 0.13mg