This Dijon dressing recipe has oil-free and sugar-free salad dressing options for a light French vinaigrette that is healthy and delicious!

Creamy Dijon mustard is one of the best bases for salad dressings and this Dijon salad dressing has a wonderful flavor that pairs well with many things, not just salads! This flavorful French dressing is great served with veggies, like Haricots Verts Almondine, or used as a sauce or marinade for seafood, chicken, and more!

Homemade Dijon dressing is healthier and less expensive than store-bought dressing. It also tastes so much better in my opinion. I always make my own salad dressings since it allows me to control the flavor and the ingredients. Some store-bought dressing labels are scary!

This French salad dressing recipe uses less oil to make a low-calorie Dijon vinaigrette. I have also included an oil-free variation to create a fat-free Dijon dressing, and a sugar-free dressing as well. I like to save my calories for things other than a bucket of oil. However, you can easily add extra olive oil for a more traditional vinaigrette. Honestly, while the oil-free Dijon dressing tastes amazing and is perfect if you are cutting calories, the dressing is better with a little olive oil… C’est la vie.

Oil Free Dijon Dressing

You can easily make this an oil-free Dijon dressing. I use granulated stevia or monk fruit for a sugar-free salad dressing that is low carb and keto while omitting the oil makes it a fat-free salad dressing. With almost no calories, feel free to pour on as much salad dressing as you would like guilt-free!

Dijon Dressing Ingredients

These Dijon dressing ingredients can easily be adjusted to suit your taste and made sugar-free and/or fat-free.

Dijon mustard – I only use organic Dijon mustard to make my dressing, not the popular brand with unnecessary ingredients.
vinegar – I like to use champagne vinegar since it is lighter and less acidic. However, you can use white wine vinegar or other types of vinegar as a substitute. If you are making the oil-free Dijon dressing, I recommend using champagne vinegar so the dressing is not too acidic.
olive oil – I use organic EVOO. Feel free to add more olive oil for a more traditional vinaigrette.
lemon juice – Fresh lemon juice gives a bright, zesty flavor, bottled juice often tastes overly acidic, so I highly recommend only using fresh lemon juice to make your dressing, especially if you are making oil-free dressing.
garlic or shallots – finely minced or grated garlic or shallots. You can also use garlic powder.
sweetener – I love a little sweetness to balance the flavors. I use granulated stevia or monk fruit for a sugar-free salad dressing, but you can also use regular sugar or the sweetener of your choice.
salt & pepper – This can easily be adjusted to taste. It is best to start low, then add in small increments. You can always add more but can’t take it out once it’s in there.

Optional Ingredients:

Herbs – I like to add a little dried tarragon or fresh tarragon since it adds a lovely flavor to the dressing and I also stir in some chives.
Turmeric – I add a pinch for the health benefits. It also makes the dressing yellow since the organic Dijon mustard I use is more of a beige color. If you do not add the turmeric, your dressing will not have the color in the photos.

How to Use Dijon Salad Dressing

Use this Dijon salad dressing with your favorite salad or try using this healthy French salad dressing with one of the following Salad Recipes as an alternative to the salad dressing recipe provided.

How to Make French Dijon Vinaigrette

Making this light French Dijon Vinaigrette is super quick and easy!

First, add the Dijon mustard, garlic or shallots, herbs, sweetener, salt, and pepper to a bowl, then pour in the vinegar, and lemon juice, then whisk to combine. Also add the optional ingredients to the bowl if desired. (see notes)

If you are adding olive oil to your dressing, slowly drizzle into the bowl while whisking, until the dressing is emulsified. Skip this step if you are making the oil-free/fat-free dressing and see notes. As an alternative, you can also add everything to a mason jar, secure the lid, and shake well to combine.

Notes: I add herbs like tarragon, chives, or Herbes de Provence for flavor and turmeric for health benefits. Turmeric also gives the dressing a bright yellow color. These are optional.

Finally, do a taste test and add any additional salt, pepper, or sweetener if needed. Use as desired or store in an air-tight container in the refrigerator until ready to use. The flavor gets even better after sitting in the fridge!

I hope you enjoy the healthy Dijon vinaigrette!

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Dijon Dressing

This Dijon dressing recipe has oil-free and sugar-free salad dressing options for a light French vinaigrette that is healthy and delicious!

Prep Time3

Total Time3

Course: Condiment, Salad Dressing

Cuisine: French

Keyword: Dijon Dressing, Dijon Salad Dressing, Dijon Vinaigrette, French Vinaigrette, Light Dijon Dressing

Servings:

Author: Christi

Ingredients

3 tablespoons vinegar I recommend champagne vinegar (see notes)
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons olive oil (omit if you are making the oil-free dressing and see notes for fat-free dressing.)
1 tablespoon lemon juice fresh (see notes)
2 cloves garlic or shallots (finely minced or grated garlic or shallots. You can also use 1/2 tsp of garlic powder as a substitute.)
½ - 1 teaspoon sweetener (adjust to taste / optional) You can use regular sugar or the sweetener of your choice. See notes for sugar-free dressing.)
½ teaspoon salt (or to taste. Start with 1/4 tsp, then add more. see notes.)
freshly ground black pepper (to taste. I use about 1/2 tsp.)

Instructions

Add the Dijon mustard, garlic or shallots, herbs, sweetener, salt, and pepper to a bowl, then pour in the vinegar and lemon juice. Whisk to combine. Add the optional ingredients to the bowl if desired. (see notes)
If you are adding olive oil to your dressing, slowly drizzle into the bowl while whisking, until the dressing is emulsified. Skip this step if you are making the oil-free/fat-free dressing and see notes. As an alternative, you can also add everything to a mason jar, secure the lid, and shake well to combine.
Do a taste test and add additional salt, pepper, or sweetener if needed. Use as desired or store in an air-tight container in the refrigerator until ready to use. The flavor gets even better after sitting in the fridge!

Notes

This light Dijon dressing recipe uses less oil than a traditional Dijon vinaigrette to create a low-calorie Dijon salad dressing with variations for a sugar-free and fat-free dressing.

Dijon Dressing Variations and Tips

Oil: Feel free to add more olive oil for a more traditional vinaigrette.

Vinegar: I like to use champagne vinegar since it is lighter and less acidic. However, you can use white wine vinegar or other types of vinegar as a substitute. If you are making the oil-free Dijon dressing, I recommend using champagne vinegar so the dressing is not too acidic.

Lemon Juice: Fresh lemon juice gives a bright, zesty flavor, while bottled juice often tastes overly acidic, so I highly recommend only using fresh lemon juice to make your dressing, especially if you are making oil-free dressing.

Salt & Pepper: This can easily be adjusted to taste. It is best to start low, then add in small increments after the dressing is prepared. You can always add more but you can't take it out once it's in there.

Sweetener: This is optional and can be adjusted depending on what you are pairing with the dressing. I use 1 teaspoon of granulated stevia for a sweeter dressing and 1/2 teaspoon for a more neutral dressing. The type of sweetener you use can also affect the flavor. So, just like the salt, I recommend starting with less, then adding more to taste.

Optional Ingredients:

Herbs - I like to add a little dried tarragon or fresh tarragon since it adds a lovely flavor to the dressing and I also stir in some chives. I use 1/4 teaspoon of dried herbs or 1 teaspoon of fresh herbs. 1 teaspoon of chives.
Turmeric - I sometimes add a pinch for the health benefits. It also makes the dressing yellow since the organic Dijon mustard I use is more of a beige color. If you do not add turmeric your dressing will not have the color in the photos but will still taste amazing. I added 1/8 teaspoon to this recipe.
Sugar Free Dijon Dressing

To make a sugar-free Dijon salad dressing, I use granulated stevia or monk fruit. You can use the alternative sweetener of your choice. You can also adjust the amount of sweetener to taste or omit the sweetener completely.

Fat Free Dijon Dressing

Omit the olive oil and use 1 additional tablespoon of Dijon mustard and 1 additional tablespoon of either champagne vinegar or freshly squeezed juice. If you are making the oil-free Dijon dressing, I recommend using champagne vinegar so the dressing is not too acidic. I also recommend using a sweetener to balance the flavors.

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