Description
Julia Child’s French Vinaigrette brings classic Parisian charm to salad dressings with mustard-kissed elegance. Whisked together in minutes, this simple yet sophisticated recipe connects home cooks to timeless French culinary traditions you can easily master.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- ½ cup (120 ml) extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) olive oil
- ¼ cup (60 ml) red or white wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) red or white wine vinegar
- 4 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Aromatics:
- ¼ cup (40 g) finely chopped shallots (French shallots)
- 1 tablespoon (15 g) finely chopped shallots (French shallots)
Seasonings:
- ½ teaspoon salt
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Create a tight-sealing glass container to house all the selected vinaigrette ingredients, ensuring ample room for thorough mixing.
- Secure the lid firmly and vigorously shake the container for 30-45 seconds, allowing the components to emulsify and create a harmonious blend with consistent texture.
- Carefully sample the vinaigrette and calibrate the flavor profile by incrementally introducing additional salt (0.25 teaspoons or 1 gram) or freshly ground black pepper to suit personal taste preferences.
- Allow the freshly prepared vinaigrette to rest at room temperature for 5-7 minutes, permitting the flavors to meld and intensify.
- Transfer the vinaigrette to the refrigerator, where it can be preserved for up to 14 days (for a larger quantity). Before each application, gently rotate the container to reincorporate any separated ingredients.
- This recipe yields sufficient dressing to elegantly coat approximately 4 generous portions of mixed salad greens, making it ideal for small gatherings or family meals.
Notes
- Preserve freshness by refrigerating in a sealed glass container, ensuring maximum flavor retention.
- Always give the mixture a vigorous shake before serving to reintegrate separated ingredients.
- Balance tartness by gradually adjusting olive oil and vinegar ratios according to personal taste preferences.
- Rest the dressing for several minutes after preparation, allowing herbs and seasonings to meld together harmoniously.
- Select crisp, aromatic shallots directly from fresh produce sections to elevate the vinaigrette’s overall taste profile.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 112
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 94 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg