Classic Vinaigrette Salad Dressing Recipe

Whip up this incredibly versatile and delicious Classic Vinaigrette in just 5 minutes! This recipe, inspired by Chatelaine Food Express Quickies 2, is perfect for elevating your green salads, pasta salads, and potato salads. Choose your favorite citrus or vinegar for a customized flavor profile every time. Sea salt (sel de mer) adds a sophisticated touch, but regular table salt works just as well.

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 5 mins
Calories 1292.3 kcal
Protein 1g
Rating 4.9 (26 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Classic Vinaigrette Salad Dressing

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How to Make Classic Vinaigrette Salad Dressing

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice (or vinegar), olive oil, salt, pepper, and Dijon mustard (if using) until well combined.
  2. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Add more lemon juice/vinegar for tartness, oil for richness, salt for saltiness, or pepper for spice.
  3. Drizzle the vinaigrette over your favorite green salad, pasta salad, or potato salad and toss gently to coat.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

35 g

Sugar

6g

Fat

99g

Carbs

1g