Tangy Dijon Salad Dressing Recipe
Heckin' Delicious Dijon Vinaigrette: More Than Just a Sidekick
Dominate your dishes with this kickass French vinaigrette! Flick your wrists and blend chopped shallots, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, and olive oil - it's that simple. Toss it with steamed green beans or cauliflower, drizzle it over poached fish or chicken, or give an earthy lentil salad an upgrade. But that ain't all, partner! Let's get creative with our Dijon play.
- Yield: 3/4 cup
- Difficulty: Dang Easy
- Total Time: 5 minutes, baby!
What the Heck is in This Vinaigrette, Anyway?
- 3 tablespoons finely chopped shallots (from about 1 medium shallot)
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Instructions
Recipe from the cooking bible, Alton Brown.
- Gather up all the ingredients (except the oil) in a medium, nonreactive bowl and whiskey them up until combined.
- While continuing to whisk, pour the oil in a slow, steady stream until it's all incorporated.
- Tuck your vinaigrette in a container with a lid, refrigerate it for up to 4 days.
Get Creative: Dijon Vinaigrette ain't just for Salads!
- Roasted Veggie Medley: Say sayonara to tradition; toss your Dijon vinaigrette with roasted vegetables like Brussels sprouts, sweet potatoes, or carrots for a tangy, slightly sweet flavor party.
- Goat Cheese & Grilled Asparagus Salad: Combine roasted asparagus with crumbles of stinky goat cheese, chopped fresh herbs, and, you guessed it, our delicious Dijon vinaigrette.
- Braised Red Cabbage with Apples: Channel your inner German chef with a vinaigrette twist: mix up diced apples, onions, and red cabbage, letting the acidity cut through the richness of the cabbage.
- Panzanella Salad: This classic Italian bread salad gets a tangy twist with the addition of Dijon vinaigrette. Crunch on tomatoes, mozzarella, basil, bread, and nirvana.
- Seared Scallops: For something fancy, drizzle our Dijon vinaigrette over seared scallops, serving them on a bed of fresh microgreens.
- Stuffed Bell Peppers: Give your quinoa, black bean, diced tomato, and herb-filled bell peppers an extra kick with a drizzle of Dijon vinaigrette before baking.
- Roasted Beet Salad with Walnuts: Dijon vinaigrette is the perfect match for beets and walnuts, adding a zesty element to the earthy, nutty flavors.
- Grilled Mushroom Polenta: Make a tasty combo with grilled mushrooms over creamy polenta, topped with our Dijon vinaigrette. The acidity pairs wonderfully with the earthy mushrooms.
From traditional salads to creative dishes, our Dijon vinaigrette is versatile and downright va-va-voom! Adjust it to your taste preferences by adding other ingredients or spices. Your tastebuds will thank you!
- To upgrade your roasted vegetable medley, consider tossing in a tangy, slightly sweet Dijon vinaigrette made with shallots, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, and olive oil.
- If you're making a goat cheese and grilled asparagus salad, don't forget to drizzle it with the earthy, flavorful Dijon vinaigrette.
- For a unique take on German braised red cabbage with apples, mix in diced apples, onions, and red cabbage, then let the acidity of the Dijon vinaigrette cut through the richness of the dish.
- You can also find the instructions for making this versatile Dijon vinaigrette on aussiedlerbote's creditline, perfect for anyone looking to impress their dinner guests.
