Make a batch of this dressing firstly of the week and you may all the time be able to whip up a salad or give a lift of taste to no matter you are cooking.

What’s mustard French dressing made from?

Our simple Dijon French dressing recipe combines only a handful of substances for a flexible, flavorful dressing you may need to all the time hold available. Sherry vinegar, shallot, Dijon mustard, extra-virgin olive oil, and chopped contemporary herbs are merely whisked collectively and seasoned with salt and pepper.

How lengthy does selfmade Dijon French dressing final within the fridge?

Saved in an hermetic container, this French dressing can safely be saved within the fridge for about two weeks. Nonetheless, it yields solely a bit greater than half a cup, so you may undoubtedly undergo it slightly rapidly; the recipe solely takes 5 minutes to place collectively, so making a brand new batch will not be a frightening activity. It would not include emulsifiers like store-bought dressing, so you may want to offer it a very good shake or stir previous to utilizing if it has been made upfront and has separated.

Notes from the Meals & Wine Take a look at Kitchen

Use this recipe as a place to begin for making a mustard French dressing and understand that you possibly can simply customise it.

• For one thing extra natural, add as much as a teaspoon of chopped thyme, tarragon, basil, lemon verbena, sorrel, oregano, or another herb you might have available.
• If you would like a unique acidic element, swap in lemon juice as a substitute of vinegar.
• A grating of lemon zest boosts the citrus taste even additional; you too can attempt it with a mixture of lemon with lime, grapefruit, or orange juice and zest.
• Whereas we most frequently consider utilizing French dressing on salads, it is also a unbelievable strategy to season meat, fish, or greens — merely spoon some on high after cooking and let it relaxation for a few minutes so the flavors meld.