Photo Credit: Elizabeth Newman

The Only Vinaigrette You'll Ever Need

Name: The Only Vinaigrette You'll Ever Need
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: American French Italian
Ingredients: 1 small shallot (minced); 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar; 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard; 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme leaves; 3/4 teaspoon agave; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil

5 MINPrep Time

8Servings

by Giada De Laurentiis

Beginner

Photo Credit: Elizabeth Newman

This one literally goes with anything and everything, from warm potato salad to a salad of delicate Bibb lettuce, radishes, and avocado. Leftover dressing will keep for up to 14 days in the refrigerator. Just shake or whisk to combine before using.

The Only Vinaigrette You'll Ever Need

Prep Time

5 minutes

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Ingredients

1 small shallot (minced)
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme leaves
3/4 teaspoon agave
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil

Instructions

Place the shallots in a fine-mesh strainer and rinse under warm water, drain well. Transfer the shallots to a bowl, add the vinegar and allow to sit at room temperature for 5 minutes. Add the mustard, thyme, agave, and salt and whisk to combine. Continue whisking and slowly drizzle in the olive oil until fully incorporated and emulsified.

2 comments

Fran√ßoise Sudres - Jun 09

Authentic vinaigrette is not sweet! Do not add sugar, agave or honey. I am French and went to cooking school. The only ingredients you need are: strong French mustard, red wine vinegar and olive oil. Approx. 2 tbsp mustard for 1/2 cup vinegar + 1 cup oil. Add a little salt and pepper, garlic and parsley (or √©chalote).
Teresa Malone - Jun 09

I don’t eat agave…. could I substitute honey?