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French Salad Dressing (French Vinaigrette)
A classic everyone should know! Served the true French way, drizzle it over leafy greens and toss lightly. PS A classic French vinaigrette does not have garlic in it, hence why this can be kept for up to 2 weeks.

- Prep time
- 5 min
- Cook time
- 4 min
- Yield
- 1 serving
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 1/4 cup eschalots / French shallots (, finely chopped (Note 1))
- 1/4 cup red or white wine vinegar ((or sherry or champagne vinegar))
- 4 tsp Dijon Mustard
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil ((or more if you want richer))
- 1/2 tsp salt
- Black pepper
- 1 tbsp eschalots / French shallots (, finely chopped (Note 1))
- 1 tbsp red or white wine vinegar ((or sherry or champagne vinegar))
- 1 tsp Dijon Mustard
- 2 tbsp olive oil ((I use 5 tbsp))
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- 1
Place ingredients in a jar and shake well until combined. Adjust salt and pepper to taste. Let rest for 5 minutes before using, or keep up to 2 weeks.
- 2
Small Batch: Use to dress 4 handfuls of leafy greens.