Dijon Vinaigrette


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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 8
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 86.9
  • Total Fat: 6.7 g
  • Cholesterol: 0.5 mg
  • Sodium: 176.1 mg
  • Total Carbs: 5.9 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 0.0 g
  • Protein: 0.3 g

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Introduction

This is our family's favorite salad dressing - we have it over both leafy and chopped salads! Delicious as a marinade too! Nutritional information is calculated for approximately eight 2-tablespoon servings - your personal preference may be to use less - the flavors are quite strong and a little goes a long way! This is our family's favorite salad dressing - we have it over both leafy and chopped salads! Delicious as a marinade too! Nutritional information is calculated for approximately eight 2-tablespoon servings - your personal preference may be to use less - the flavors are quite strong and a little goes a long way!
Number of Servings: 8

Ingredients

    1 clove garlic, minced
    2 Tbsp dijon mustard
    Pinch dried basil (about 1/4 tsp)
    1/4 cup lemon juice
    2 Tbsp honey
    1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
    1/4 cup olive oil
    1 Tbsp parmesan cheese

Directions

Comine all ingredients except olive oil in a bowl, whisk together. Add oil, whisk to form an emulsion. Pour over salad.

Double recipe and store in fridge; to serve, remove and let stand at room temperature for at least 10 minutes before using.

Number of Servings: 8

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user FAITHPA76.

Member Ratings For This Recipe


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    Very Good
    4 of 6 people found this review helpful
    Actual Calories- 85, fat-7, carbs-6, Pairs perfectly with my favorite salad!! - 2/23/09


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    Incredible!
    3 of 3 people found this review helpful
    My sister gave me a very similar recipe, being diabetic I substituted Splenda for the honey and made in the blender slowly adding oil for the last step. It was stupendous. In fact everyone wanted the splenda version over the regular. A real hit - 3/18/09


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    Very Good
    2 of 2 people found this review helpful
    I skip the basil and parmesan (makes it too salty for me) and use black pepper. Can also substitute a bit of sugar instead of honey if too sweet. Minced shallots can also be subbed for garlic for a more delicate flavor. - 3/27/07


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    Incredible!
    2 of 2 people found this review helpful
    Really good! and I find that by doubling the lemon (or the vinegar) you can cut the oil in half. - 3/27/07


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    Incredible!
    2 of 2 people found this review helpful
    I have made this twice and it is deliciouse as a dressing for whole wheat pasta salads, fruit salads, vegetable salads and as a marinade...quick, keeps well, nutritious..terrific homemade condiment! - 3/22/07


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    Incredible!
    Enjoyed this immensley. - 8/9/12


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    Very Good
    This is delish...I love it without the honey, too, and my secret is less oil and adding water or chix broth in its place - yum - 4/8/09


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    this sounds SO yummy! Can't wait to try it - 4/8/09


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    Incredible!
    good job - 3/18/09


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    Very Good
    0 of 1 people found this review helpful
    I've been looking for a recipe like this. To make it to my liking, I would omit the honey, as the balsamic vinegar has it's own sweetness. - 2/23/09


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    Incredible!
    LOVE this stuff! Actually got the recipe from a restaurant up North before I moved. But I use Romano cheese, no honey and do it in a blender- add oil VERY slowly this causes the dressing to thicken up quite a bit. Going to try adding maybe just a little honey, thanks for the tip... - 1/14/09


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    0 of 1 people found this review helpful
    I have not tried it yet!!
    And i have a question....?????
    Could i substitutesplenda for the Honey?
    - 1/14/09


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    Incredible!
    0 of 1 people found this review helpful
    This recipe is very good !! But the nutritional info is incorrect - its missing the olive oil. Fat info should be much higher. - 6/1/08


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    Incredible!
    0 of 1 people found this review helpful
    This sounds awesome, can't wait to try it. - 1/15/08


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    Incredible!
    0 of 1 people found this review helpful
    This looks great. I haven't tried it yet, but will this weekend!! - 3/28/07


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    Incredible!
    absolutely wonderful. - 3/24/07