Base for salad dressings or sauces Recipe
French · Condiment · 5 min total
A versatile emulsified base that can be customized with herbs, spices, or citrus to create endless dressings and sauces.
5
min prep
min prep
8
servings
servings
190
kcal/serving
kcal/serving
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup white wine vinegar or lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together vinegar, mustard, honey, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- While whisking constantly, slowly drizzle in the olive oil until the mixture is emulsified and thick.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Use immediately or store in a sealed jar in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Tips
- For a creamy base, substitute 1/4 cup of the olive oil with plain yogurt or buttermilk.
- Shake or whisk again before using if separation occurs after refrigeration.
- Add fresh herbs, minced garlic, or citrus zest to customize the flavor.
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