The Only Vinaigrette You'll Ever Need
Category
Salad Dressing
Prep Time
5 minutes
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
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 échalote).
I don’t eat agave…. could I substitute honey?