Description
A bright and tangy champagne vinaigrette featuring the delicate sweetness of shallots, a touch of honey, and a hint of Dijon mustard. Perfect for elevating your favorite salads with a smooth, zesty dressing.
Ingredients
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Vinaigrette
- 1 1/2 medium shallots, roughly chopped
- 6 tbsp champagne vinegar
- 1 cup olive oil
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp honey (omit for Whole30 or vegan)
- 1 tsp sea salt (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 medium lemon, juiced
- 1/2 medium shallot, finely chopped
Instructions
- Combine ingredients: Add the roughly chopped shallots, champagne vinegar, olive oil, Dijon mustard, honey, sea salt, and freshly squeezed lemon juice into a jar or mixing container.
- Blend the vinaigrette: Use an immersion blender to blend all the ingredients together until the dressing is smooth and emulsified.
- Add finely chopped shallots: Stir in the finely chopped 1/2 medium shallot with a spoon to add texture and a burst of fresh shallot flavor.
- Serve: Drizzle the champagne vinaigrette over your favorite salad greens or vegetables and toss gently to coat evenly.
Notes
- For a vegan or Whole30-compliant version, omit the honey and consider adding a bit of maple syrup or skip the sweetener altogether.
- Adjust the salt to your taste preference; you can add more if needed.
- This vinaigrette keeps well refrigerated for up to 5 days in an airtight container.
- Use fresh lemon juice for the best bright and tangy flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad Dressing
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: French
Keywords: champagne vinaigrette, shallot vinaigrette, salad dressing, Dijon mustard vinaigrette, easy vinaigrette recipe, homemade salad dressing
