Julia Child’s Timeless Vinaigrette

Julia Child's Timeless Vinaigrette

When making her simple Sauce Vinaigrette recipe, Julia Child suggests using high-quality vinegar and oil, as their flavors will really shine through.

WHY YOU'LL LOVE THIS RECIPE!

• Julia Child's perfect, simple vinaigrette takes just five minutes to shake up.

• Olive oil provides heart-healthy monounsaturated fats.

• You can make this dressing in advance and keep it in the fridge for up to three days.

  
  

  

Nutrition Notes

• Vinaigrette is typically a base of antioxidant-rich, heart-healthy olive oil, plus vinegar. This vinaigrette includes shallots or scallions, both members of the onion family, and provide antioxidants, vitamins, minerals and a little fiber. Any herbs and spices you add to this dressing will increase the antioxidant content—and health benefits—of this vinaigrette.

Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

• 2 tablespoons wine vinegar or a combination of vinegar and lemon juice 

• ¼ teaspoon dry mustard

• ⅛ teaspoon salt

• 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil and/or salad oil, such as grapeseed oil

• 1½ teaspoons minced shallot or scallions and/or ¼ teaspoon dried herbs, such as tarragon or basil

• Big pinch of freshly ground pepper

Directions

1. Combine 2 tablespoons vinegar, ¼ teaspoon mustard and ⅛ teaspoon salt in a bowl; whisk until dissolved. Whisk in 6 tablespoons oil, 1½ teaspoons shallot (or scallions and/or ¼ teaspoon herbs) and a big pinch of pepper. (Alternatively, combine all ingredients in a screw-top jar; cover and shake vigorously for 30 seconds to blend thoroughly.) Taste carefully and adjust seasoning as desired.

   
   

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

121	Calories
14g	Fat
0g	Carbs
0g	Protein

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