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 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, so feel free to make the recipe your own. To enjoy this tangy, garlicky dressing on a big bowl of mixed greens, read more.

Dijon Vinaigrette
From Sonia Meyer

Ingredients

2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 tablespoon smooth dijon mustard
1 tablespoon lemon juice
3 tablespoons olive oil
salt
freshly ground pepper

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.

Makes about 1/4 cup.

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