Best 10 Creamy Shallot Vinaigrette Recipes

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Welcome to the world of creamy shallot vinaigrette, a delectable dressing that adds a burst of flavor to any dish. This versatile sauce combines the tangy zing of shallots with the richness of cream, creating a smooth and luscious texture. Whether you are looking to elevate a simple salad or add a touch of sophistication to your favorite grilled protein, creamy shallot vinaigrette is the perfect choice. In this article, we will guide you through the art of crafting the ultimate creamy shallot vinaigrette, exploring variations, and showcasing its versatility in different culinary creations. Prepare to tantalize your taste buds as we embark on a flavor-filled journey with this exquisite dressing.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CREAMY SHALLOT AND PARSLEY VINAIGRETTE



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This creamy vinaigrette is the perfect accompaniment to any power salad. Also add it to steak, chicken, or pork as a guilt-free condiment. For best food-safety practices, refrigerate vinaigrette (for up to 5 days) after 1 to 2 hours at room temperature.

Provided by Mike Karam

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Salad Dressing Recipes     Vinaigrette Dressing Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

⅓ cup Champagne vinegar
¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
½ shallot, chopped
½ tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 clove garlic
2 teaspoons salt
1 pinch ground black pepper to taste
1 large egg yolk
⅔ cup extra-virgin olive oil, or more to taste

Steps:

  • Combine vinegar, parsley, shallot, mustard, garlic, salt, and pepper in a blender. Add egg yolk. Blend together for 30 seconds to 1 minute. Keep the blender running as you add olive oil in a long, steady stream. Continue to blend until fully emulsified. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 119.6 calories, Carbohydrate 0.7 g, Cholesterol 17.1 mg, Fat 12.8 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 0.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 405.6 mg, Sugar 0.1 g

CREAMY SHALLOT VINAIGRETTE



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This is the exact salad dressing I had recently at a chain restaurant, and it was so delicious!!! Taken from the New York Times food section, and adapted from "How to Cook Everything". It is creamy, yet light and tangy.

Provided by texasstargazing

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 5m

Yield 2/3 cup

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
3 tablespoons yogurt or 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 small shallot, cut into chunks
salt
fresh ground pepper

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients (except shallot) into a small food processor or blender and turn on machine. Blend for 30 seconds, Taste and add vinegar if needed.
  • Add shallot and turn machine on and off a few times until it is minced into dressing. Taste and adjust seasoning.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1073.8, Fat 118.9, SaturatedFat 21.1, Cholesterol 28.1, Sodium 132.3, Carbohydrate 4.5, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 1.9, Protein 1.8

CREAMY VINAIGRETTE



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     condiment

Time 5m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup good olive oil
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon honey
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon minced shallot
4 ounces (5 cups) mesclun mix

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, whisk together the oil, vinegar, mustard, honey, salt, pepper and shallots until the vinaigrette is emulsified.
  • Toss the greens with enough dressing to moisten and serve immediately.

SHALLOT VINAIGRETTE



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 10m

Yield about 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/4 cup white wine vinegar, champagne vinegar, or aged sherry wine vinegar
2 to 3 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons finely minced shallots
2/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the vinegar, mustard, salt, and pepper to taste. Stir in the shallots. Gradually whisk in the oil to make a smooth dressing. Use immediately or store covered, in the refrigerator, for up to a week.

EASY SHALLOT VINAIGRETTE



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This flavorful vinaigrette makes a delicious dressing for greens. It can also be used as a topping for steamed or roasted vegetables, as a marinade for poultry, meat, fish, or as a dressing for potato salad.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Gluten-Free Recipes

Yield Makes about 2/3 cup

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 small shallot, peeled, finely minced (about 1/4 cup)
2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon honey
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano, (optional)

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, whisk together shallot, vinegar, mustard, and honey. Slowly whisk in oil until well combined. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in oregano, if desired.

CREAMY VINAIGRETTE



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Here is an easy vinaigrette that comes together in your blender in about five minutes. Use good olive oil and good vinegar, and follow your own taste when adding the seasoning.

Provided by Mark Bittman

Categories     easy, condiments

Time 5m

Yield About 2/3 cup

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons or more good white wine vinegar
3 tablespoons sour cream, yogurt or mayonnaise
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 small shallot cut into chunks
Salt
freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients except shallot in a blender and turn on machine; a creamy emulsion will form within 30 seconds. Taste and add vinegar a teaspoon or two at a time until balance tastes right to you.
  • Add shallot and turn machine on and off a few times until shallot is minced within dressing. Taste, adjust the seasoning and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 560, UnsaturatedFat 47 grams, Carbohydrate 6 grams, Fat 59 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 11 grams, Sodium 346 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 0 grams

SHALLOT VINAIGRETTE



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Homemade salad dressing is a great way to make a salad feel more special. This shallot vinaigrette elevates the simplest of greens with bursts of tangy flavor.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Gluten-Free Recipes

Yield Makes about 1/2 cup

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 tablespoons champagne vinegar
1 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 small shallot, minced
Coarse salt
Freshly ground pepper
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Combine vinegar, mustard, shallot, 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a large bowl and whisk to combine. Whisking constantly, add oil in a slow, steady stream until oil is incorporated and mixture is emulsified. Serve immediately.

VINAIGRETTE



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From here grow all other vinaigrettes. Use your instincts to vary the basic recipe. My everyday dressing almost always includes a bit of mustard which helps emulsify the dressing while adding tang.

Provided by Mark Bittman

Categories     Salad Dressing     Vinegar     Shallot     Quick & Easy

Yield Makes 3/4 cup

Number Of Ingredients 4

1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons good wine vinegar, or more to taste
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 large shallot (about 1 ounce), cut into chunks (optional)

Steps:

  • Combine all the ingredients except the shallot in a blender and turn the machine on; a creamy emulsion will form within 30 seconds. Taste and add more vinegar a teaspoon or two at a time until the balance tastes right to you.
  • Add the shallot and turn the machine on and off a few times until the shallot is minced within the dressing. Taste, adjust the seasoning , and serve. (This is best made fresh but will keep, refrigerated, for a few days; bring it back to room temperature and whisk briefly before using.)

ROASTED SHALLOT VINAIGRETTE



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This is a nice dressing to have on hand. It makes a simple tossed salad very special. It would also be nice as a baste for chicken or even salmon.

Provided by Normaone

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 53m

Yield 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup peeled shallot
4 cloves peeled garlic
3/4 cup olive oil, divided
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400^F.
  • In a medium glass baking dish combine the shallots, garlic and 1/2 cup olive oil.
  • Stir to coat evenly.
  • Cover and bake until tender and golden, about 40 minutes, stirring now and then.
  • Drain shallots and garlic and place in a blender or food processor.
  • Reserve oil.
  • Puree shallots and garlic and transfer to a heavy medium skillet.
  • Add remaining 1/4 cup olive oil, stirring to combine.
  • Over medium heat, continue stirring until brown, about 3 minutes.
  • Return to processor and add remaining ingredients, including the reserved oil.
  • Process until well blended.
  • Season to taste.
  • Can be made ahead and refrigerated.
  • Bring to room temperature before using.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1642.1, Fat 162.8, SaturatedFat 22.4, Sodium 1214.9, Carbohydrate 43.5, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 10.1, Protein 7.6

SWEET SHALLOT VINAIGRETTE



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This is a light and very easy vinaigrette. I recommend serving it with any salad on which you'd like to use a flavorful but light dressing.

Provided by Rafael Palomino

Yield Makes about 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/2 cup minced shallots
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1/2 cup white wine vinegar
1 cup canola oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan over medium heat, cook the shallots and sugar, stirring constantly, until the shallots start to soften and brown, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat and combine the caramelized shallots, vinegar, and oil in a blender and mix until well blended. Season with salt and pepper. Chill for at least an hour before using. Use immediately or keep for up to 2 weeks.

Tips:

  • Choose ripe and fresh shallots for the best flavor.
  • Use a sharp knife to finely chop the shallots to release their flavor.
  • Use a whisk to emulsify the vinaigrette to ensure that the oil and vinegar are well combined.
  • Taste the vinaigrette and adjust the seasonings as desired.
  • Let the vinaigrette rest for at least 30 minutes before using to allow the flavors to meld.
  • Use the vinaigrette as a dressing for salads, or as a marinade for chicken, fish, or tofu.

Conclusion:

Creamy shallot vinaigrette is a versatile and flavorful dressing that can be used to enhance a variety of dishes. It is easy to make and can be customized to suit your own taste preferences. Whether you are looking for a simple salad dressing or a more complex marinade, this vinaigrette is sure to please.

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