Garlic Dijon Vinaigrette Recipe

Although my fridge is stocked with all sorts of sauces and condiments, the one thing you won't find is bottled salad dressing. Why? It's really easy to make a simple and delicious vinaigrette. It takes only a couple of minutes to make and is far healthier than anything processed.

While there are tons of recipes out there, this one — which comes from my girlfriend Sonia — is my everyday vinaigrette. It's a mixture of olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and Dijon mustard.

Sometimes I'll throw in chopped herbs or a few tablespoons of grated Parmesan cheese or a shallot instead of garlic; feel free to make the recipe your own.

Dijon Vinaigrette

From Sonia Meyer

Ingredients

1. 2 cloves garlic, minced
   1/2 tablespoon Dijon mustard
   1 tablespoon lemon juice, or more to taste
   3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
   Salt, to taste
   Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Directions

1. Place the garlic, mustard, lemon juice, and oil in a small jar. Season generously with salt and pepper.
2. Shake the jar vigorously to combine. Adjust seasonings if necessary and use immediately.

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Yield

About 1/4 cup dressing