Just a small amount of this pantry staple can keep your vinaigrette punchy and emulsified.
Plus, youll be able to tweak the flavors just the way you want them.
While a vinaigrette may seem simple, making a good one can be tricky.
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Why Dijon Mustard?
Besides acting as a flavor bomb in your vinaigrette, Dijon can hold your salad dressing together.
If you dont achieve that creamy suspension, you wont get the full flavor of the vinaigrette.
Getting the oil and vinegar properly emulsified will also help ensure that it coats your greens and other ingredients.
Whats the Right Ratio for a Balanced Vinaigrette?
Many chefs follow a 3-to-1 ratio for oil to vinegar, as thats traditionally what the recipe calls for.
However, a few we spoke with prefer a bit more acidity in their dressing.
Taste as you go!
What Else Can You Add to a Vinaigrette?
Shallots, parsley, garlic and basil are also classic additions.
For a red wine vinaigrette, he also adds in feta for a creamy texture and briny flavor.
If you want to highlight the sweet elements in a salad, honey or agave can also be added.
Vins are hard to mess up.
Messing up is a good thing; you fix and move on and work toward perfection.
