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!
Servings: 4
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 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 sweet dressing, 1/2 teaspoon for a more neutral dressing, or omit for a savory vinaigrette. The type of sweetener you use can also affect the flavor. So, just like the salt, I recommend starting with less and 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