Mustard vinaigrette is a simple yet flavorful dressing that can enhance the taste of salads, grilled vegetables, and even meat dishes. Its versatility makes it a popular choice for home cooks who are looking for a quick and easy way to add some zing to their meals. With just a few basic ingredients, you can whip up a delicious mustard vinaigrette in minutes. In this article, we'll share our top tips for making the perfect mustard vinaigrette, as well as a few variations that will suit different palates.
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MUSTARD VINAIGRETTE
A generous spoonful of Dijon mustard makes this vinaigrette creamy and tart. Use the dressing with sturdy salad greens like romaine or with softer lettuces like Bibb lettuce or oak leaf. The dressing is too strong to work with baby salad greens or mesclun. It's also great with cooked vegetables like beets or broccoli and with grain salads.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories easy, quick, weekday, condiments
Time 40m
Yield About 2/3 cup
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a small bowl or measuring cup, combine the mustard, vinegar, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Whisk in the oil.
- Peel the garlic clove and lightly crush, or cut down to the root end with a paring knife, keeping the garlic clove intact. Place in the dressing and allow to marinate for at least 30 minutes. Remove from the dressing before serving.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 185, UnsaturatedFat 18 grams, Carbohydrate 1 gram, Fat 21 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 0 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 71 milligrams, Sugar 0 grams, TransFat 0 grams
SIMPLE VINAIGRETTE
We followed the standard 3-to-1 oil-to-vinegar ratio for this super simple vinaigrette. For variety, add your favorite dried or chopped fresh herbs. Make a batch at the beginning of the week, and toss a few tablespoons with fresh greens for a quick weeknight salad. But remember that vinaigrette isn't just for salad: You can also use it as a quick sauce for fish or grilled chicken.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories condiment
Time 5m
Yield 1 cup
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Set a medium bowl on a kitchen towel shaped like an "O" (this helps keep the bowl steady while whisking). Whisk together the vinegar, mustard, garlic, 1 1/4 teaspoons salt and a few grinds of pepper in the bowl. Slowly drizzle in the oil while whisking continuously until the mixture is combined and blended well. Use right away, or refrigerate in a sealed container for up to 3 days.
PERFECT MUSTARD VINAIGRETTE
Extra-virgin olive oil yields a flavorful, rich vinaigrette. If you prefer a lighter-tasting vinaigrette, try using vegetable or canola oil.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Quick & Easy Recipes
Yield Makes 1 1/3 cups
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a small bowl, whisk mustard and vinegar together. Slowly add oil in a steady stream, whisking constantly until all the oil is added and dressing is creamy and emulsified. Add the salt and pepper; season with additional salt and pepper if desired.
BASIC VINAIGRETTE DRESSING WITH 8 VARIATIONS
Bottled salad dressing can be convenient but its expensive and often full of salt, sugar, and chemical additives. Making your own is simple and allows you to customize the seasonings to suit whatever meal you are preparing. The amounts given make about 1/4 cup and can be expanded infinitely for larger salads. It can be made several days ahead and kept in the fridge. Sorry about the slightly odd way of putting the ingredients for the creamy dressing variations. The recipe editor is picky about what it will accept.
Provided by 3KillerBs
Categories Salad Dressings
Time 15m
Yield 1/4 cup
Number Of Ingredients 34
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.
DIJON MUSTARD VINAIGRETTE
-Sarah Farmer, Taste of Home Culinary Director
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 5m
Yield 1 cup
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a large bowl, whisk together first four ingredients. Slowly add olive oil while whisking constantly.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 189 calories, Fat 20g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 193mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.
CLASSIC VINAIGRETTE
This classic dressing is easy to make at home, and stores in the jar for up to a week
Provided by Good Food team
Categories Buffet, Condiment, Dinner, Lunch, Side dish, Snack, Supper
Time 5m
Yield Easily doubled
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- 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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 102 calories, Fat 11 grams fat, SaturatedFat 2 grams saturated fat, Sodium 0.29 milligram of sodium
MUSTARD VINAIGRETTE
Provided by Food Network
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Combine all ingredients.
QUICK MUSTARD VINAIGRETTE
Provided by Martha Stewart
Yield Makes 1 1/3 cups
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a small mixing bowl, whisk together mustard, salt, pepper, and red-wine and sherry vinegars. Whisking constantly, drizzle in the olive oil and corn oil. Store, tightly covered, in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
MUSTARD VINAIGRETTE
This spicy honey-mustard dressing is an easy and versatile dressing for almost any salad!
Provided by sal
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Salad Dressing Recipes Vinaigrette Dressing Recipes
Time 5m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a small bowl, whisk together the vinegar, honey, mustard, pepper, salt, garlic, oil and hot sauce until thoroughly combined. Chill until serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 168.4 calories, Carbohydrate 1.9 g, Fat 18.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 421 mg, Sugar 1.4 g
GARLIC MUSTARD VINAIGRETTE
We are all garlic lovers in my family, so this dressing is a favorite -- but if you don't like garlic, move on!
Provided by Rachell
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Salad Dressing Recipes Vinaigrette Dressing Recipes
Time 5m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a small bowl, mix the sugar, salt, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, and olive oil until thoroughly mixed and the sugar and salt have dissolved; stir in the garlic.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 103.1 calories, Carbohydrate 2.7 g, Fat 10.1 g, Protein 0.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 384.8 mg, Sugar 1.1 g
BASIC VINAIGRETTE WITH MUSTARD
Provided by Mark Bittman
Categories easy, condiments
Time 5m
Yield about 3/4 cup
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Combine all ingredients but 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.
- Add the shallot, and turn the machine on and off a few times until the shallot is minced within the dressing. Taste, adjust seasoning and serve. This is best made fresh but will keep a few days refrigerated; bring back to room temperature and whisk briefly before using.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 164, UnsaturatedFat 15 grams, Carbohydrate 1 gram, Fat 18 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 0 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 72 milligrams, Sugar 0 grams, TransFat 0 grams
HONEY APPLE CIDER VINAIGRETTE
This is a super easy, super tasty vinaigrette to use on any salad. It's customizable to your own tastes, and uses fairly simple ingredients that are already available in most home pantries.
Provided by Kim
Categories Vinaigrette Dressing
Time 5m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Combine apple cider vinegar, lemon juice, honey, mustard, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, and pepper in a small jar. Place lid on tightly and shake until ingredients are well combined. Pour in olive oil, and shake jar again to combine.
- Use immediately or keep extra stored in the fridge. Shake jar again before using.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 122 calories, Carbohydrate 2.4 g, Fat 12.3 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 0.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 183.8 mg
EASY MUSTARD VINAIGRETTE
Make and share this Easy Mustard Vinaigrette recipe from Food.com.
Provided by queenbeatrice
Categories Salad Dressings
Time 2m
Yield 10 tbsp, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a small bowl, whisk together vinegar, garlic, mustard.
- Slowly add the oil while whisking rapidly.
- Add the parsley, thyme, salt and pepper, taste and adjust seasonings.
MUSTARD AND DILL VINAIGRETTE
Categories Condiment/Spread Mustard No-Cook Quick & Easy Salad Dressing Vinegar Dill Gourmet
Yield Makes about 1/2 cup
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a bowl whisk together the brown sugar, the mustard, the vinegar, and salt to taste, add the oil in a stream, whisking, and whisk the vinaigrette until it is emulsified. Stir in the dill.
Tips:
- Choose the Right Mustard: The type of mustard you use will significantly impact the flavor of your vinaigrette. Dijon mustard is a popular choice because it has a sharp, tangy flavor that pairs well with many different ingredients. Whole-grain mustard adds a bit of texture and a more robust flavor, while honey mustard contributes a touch of sweetness. Feel free to experiment with different types of mustard to find one that you like best.
- Use Fresh Ingredients: The fresher your ingredients, the better your vinaigrette will taste. Use high-quality olive oil, vinegar, and herbs. If you can, try to use freshly squeezed lemon juice or lime juice instead of bottled juice.
- Adjust the Acid-to-Oil Ratio: The acid-to-oil ratio in a vinaigrette is a matter of personal preference. A good starting point is a 1:3 ratio of acid to oil. However, you can adjust this ratio to suit your taste. If you prefer a more tangy vinaigrette, add more acid. If you prefer a milder vinaigrette, add more oil.
- Emulsify the Vinaigrette: To create a smooth and creamy vinaigrette, you need to emulsify it. This means whisking the ingredients together vigorously until they come together and form a thick, creamy sauce. You can also use a blender or food processor to emulsify the vinaigrette.
- Season to Taste: Once you've emulsified the vinaigrette, taste it and adjust the seasoning as needed. Add salt and pepper to taste, and you can also add a touch of honey or maple syrup to sweeten the vinaigrette or a pinch of garlic powder or onion powder to add more flavor.
Conclusion:
A quick mustard vinaigrette is a versatile dressing that can be used on a variety of salads, vegetables, and even meat. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your taste with just a few simple ingredients. Experiment with different types of mustard, vinegar, and herbs to create a vinaigrette that you love. And don't be afraid to get creative! There are endless possibilities when it comes to making a delicious mustard vinaigrette.
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