Classic vinaigrette

Classic vinaigrette

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Prep: 5 mins

Easy

Easily doubled
This classic dressing is easy to make at home, and stores in the jar for up to a week

Nutrition and extra info

  • Easily doubled

Nutrition:

  • kcal102
  • fat11g
  • saturates2g
  • carbs0g
  • sugars0g
  • fibre0g
  • protein0g
  • salt0.29g
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Ingredients

  • 2 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 6 tbsp light olive oil
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Method

  1. Put the mustard, vinegar and olive oil in a jar and season. Shake vigorously to mix. Store in a cool place (not the fridge) until ready to use. Use for all your salads or try one of our recipes, right. Vinaigrette will keep for a week.

  • Recipe Tip

    Perking up your tomatoes

    Finely chop a few sun-dried or SunBlush tomatoes, then whisk with 2 tbsp vinaigrette. Pour over sliced fresh tomatoes and sprinkle with chopped fresh mint or basil before serving. (Recipe photographed above.)

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jane911
20th Jun, 2017
My late Mother in Law, she was brought up in France and taught me this many years ago. A pinch of salt and pepper. It's the real thing.
mialommi
20th Nov, 2011
5.05
And my Dijon had a flavor of honey too
mialommi
20th Nov, 2011
5.05
Added only a pinch of salt, pepper and soft brown sugar. Always my favourite!
cather1ne
23rd Jun, 2013
I have made a red wine sauce which has too much balsamic vinegar in it, how can I rectify this.
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