Quickly whisk together a bold dijon vinaigrette dressing perfect for a variety of uses, such as on a salad, on steak, or as a marinade.
Jump to RecipeIf you had asked me 10 years ago, I would have told you I didn’t like any mustard. None of them. Then I made some Copycat Alice Springs Chicken and it required Dijon Mustard. I realized that wasn’t too bad, and started using it in a few different recipes.
My most recent was coming up with a dijon vinaigrette dressing that is versatile. I could use this on either a salad or a marinade or drizzled over some steak.
A few months ago, I used dijon mustard as a base for a homemade thousand island dressing that went over our bacon-wrapped chicken. That was delicious, but thick. This time, I wanted something a bit lighter, so decided to try a vinaigrette-style dressing instead.
While it can seem intimidating, making a homemade dressing couldn’t be easier. Measure your ingredients, whisk them together, and you have dijon vinaigrette dressing!
Step by Step
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup white wine vinegar
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1 tbsp dijon mustard
- 1/4 tsp minced garlic, dried
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
Preparation
Pour all ingredients into one small mixing bowl.
Whisk until smooth and everything has combined thoroughly.
Serve immediately or refrigerate for later use.
Leftovers
The dijon vinaigrette dressing is best kept in the refrigerator in an airtight container. I prefer dressings like this cold if it’s going on a salad or being used as a marinade. When I use it to drizzle onto cooked meat, I prefer it warm. You can heat it in a small saucepan on low heat until warmed through.
Recipe
Originally Published On: July 5, 2021
Dijon Vinaigrette Dressing
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup white wine vinegar
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1 tbsp dijon mustard
- 1/4 tsp minced garlic (dried)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
Recommended Equipment
Instructions
- Pour all ingredients into one small mixing bowl
- Whisk until smooth and everything has combined thoroughly
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for later use
All nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and should be considered estimates. Actual nutrition content will vary based on brands used, measuring methods, portion sizes, and more.
Dijon Vinaigrette Dressing FAQs
Dijon mustard is creamier, paler, and has less vinegar than yellow mustard. It also has a bit of a spicier flavor.
Src: https://foodsguy.com/difference-dijon-yellow-mustard/
You can certainly sub out a different type of mustard. I have not personally tried it, though, so can’t attest to the flavor. It may also change the consistency slightly. I would reduce the amount of white wine vinegar if you use yellow mustard since it already has more vinegar in it.
I have used it on a salad before as well as a sauce when cooking steak. It can also be used to marinade either some steaks or chicken for a bold flavor.
This sounds like a great salad dressing… and so quick to make too. We always have mustard in, so I might give this a try this week now we are finally in ‘salad season’!
I love how easy it is! I hope you enjoy it as we did. I’ve made it a few times this summer already.
I’m not a huge fan of mustard either; I only like it with some food and not others. I love using it to make salad dressings though. And this looks bright and delicious!
Yeah, it’s taken some time for me to use mustard more and more in my cooking.
I have never had tried to make my own dressing but I really want to.This sounds so light and fresh for summer!
I’ve made a few different dressings before. It’s actually pretty easy and so tasty!
Believe it or not, I have never made a dijon vinaigrette before. I must remediate. Thanks for sharing the recipe.
Oh you definitely should, it’s so easy and yummy!
This is really well timed, I am always looking for making my own, as it is much cleaner, so will be trying this out for my salad lunch later x
Perfect! We love making things for ourselves too since I can control the ingredients.
I’ve had dijon vinaigrette before, I love the dressing for green salads. I can’t wait to try your recipe.
This one is so easy, I hope you like it homemade!
I have had Dijon in the States, but it is rare to eat it here in Japan. I will try to find it as I would love to try that dressing!
It could give you a little taste of your previous home!
I’ve always wondered what goes into a Dijon vinigarette. As someone who is sugar free this would make a really great option for me.
I love a good vinaigrette. It’s a great way to add flavor to my salads without adding a ton of calories.
wow, this looks so easy! Makes me wonder why I’ve never tired to make it before! Goodbye store-bought – hello homemade!
That looks delicious. I’ll have to give this a try.
This looks really good and healthy. I’m not a fan of mustard though 🙂 maybe I should try it out
I always love your recipes. Again an another amazing recip specially amazing for holidays. Can’t wait to try it out!
Sounds gorgeous! I love anything that has even the slightest kick of Dijon!
Loved this recipe, This salad seems healthy yet tasty. So glad to get to read your recipes. Love em, Thanks for sharing!
My mom loves salad. I will try this out for her. We have been separated for 7 years and I will give her the best salad ever. Thank you
I love a good vinaigrette from marinating. It tenderize the meet as it also flavors it.