Simple Vinaigrette Recipe

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J. Kenji López-Alt
Kenji Lopez Alt
J. Kenji López-Alt
Culinary Consultant
Kenji is the former culinary director for Serious Eats and a current culinary consultant for the site. He is also a New York Times food columnist and the author of The Food Lab: Better Home Cooking Through Science.
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Updated Nov. 05, 2018

Note: Why bother emulsifying your vinaigrette? Read about the science of emulsions.

This recipes make a cup of vinaigrette. Extra vinaigrette can be stored in a sealed container in the refrigerator indefinitely.

Recipe Facts

Active: 3 mins
Total: 3 mins
Makes: 1 cup vinaigrette

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Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons white wine vinegar or lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 4 teaspoons dijon mustard
  • 1/2 cup neutral oil (such as canola)
  • 1/4 cup flavored oil (such as extra-virgin olive oil)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Directions

  1. Combine all ingredients in small container or squeeze bottle. Seal container and shake vigorously until emulsified. Shake again before each use.

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