French Salad Dressing French Vinaigrette Recipes

CLASSIC FRENCH VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Combine in a large bowl or jar the shallot, Dijon mustard, salt, lemon juice, and red-wine vinegar. Whisk together to combine well. Slowly whisk in 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Store jar in refrigerator if making ahead and shake well before using.
• Serve with 2 large heads Bibb, butter, or romaine lettuce that has been washed and dried well. Tear lettuce leaves into bite-size pieces and toss with dressing.

FRENCH SALAD DRESSING

Steps:

• Peel and finely chop 1 small shallot (2 tablespoons of chopped shallot) and add it to the mason-type jar;
• Add 2 tablespoons of vinegar (White Wine Vinegar, but you can also use red or champagne vinegar);
• Add 6 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil (Tip: to create the best vinaigrette you'll need to keep this proportion of vinegar to oil 1:3);
• Add a teaspoon of Dijon mustard;
• Add about a 1/4 teaspoon of salt.
• Season with freshly ground black pepper;
• OPTIONAL: add a teaspoon of Maple syrup to balance out acidity;
• Put the lid on the jar and mix well. You can use it immediately or it can be kept in a refrigerator for about a week. Pour over your favorite salad.

FRENCH SALAD DRESSING (FRENCH VINAIGRETTE)

Steps:

• 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.
• Small Batch: Use to dress 4 handfuls of leafy greens.

FRENCH SALAD DRESSING

Steps:

• Place oil, ketchup, sugar, vinegar, onion, lemon juice, paprika, and salt into a blender; cover and puree until smooth. Store in refrigerator.

GREEN SALAD WITH THE ULTIMATE FRENCH VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• In a two-cup glass measure, whisk together the vinegar, mustard, garlic, salt, and pepper. Slowly add the olive oil and continue whisking until the vinaigrette is emulsified. Toss the greens with enough dressing to moisten and serve.

BASIC FRENCH VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• In a small bowl, whisk together the shallots, vinegar, and 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt; let the mixture stand 10 minutes. Whisk in the mustard, then add the oil in a very slow, thin, steady stream, whisking constantly until the dressing is emulsified. Season with fine sea salt and freshly ground black pepper. DO AHEAD: The vinaigrette can be prepared ahead and refrigerated, in an airtight container, up to 1 week.

FRENCH SALAD DRESSING

Steps:

• Fill container with lemon.
• Add Dijon mustard, sugar, shallot or garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
• Cover tightly and shake vigorously.
• Remove cover and add olive oil.
• Cover and shake again.
• Taste and add more sugar, salt, or pepper if needed.

COLD GREEN BEAN SALAD WITH FRENCH MUSTARD VINAIGRETTE DRESSING

Steps:

• First, prepare your green beans by cutting off both ends. Wash your beans and keep aside.
• Keep a pot with water to boil and once the water boils place the green beans into the water.
• Cook green beans for 6-7 minutes exactly or until they are cooked but still crunchy. That way they will remain green too and won't overcook and get mushy which doesn't look too appetizing.
• Then take the green beans from the heat once ready and place in a bowl with ice water. That way you stop the cooking process and the beans will cool down fast. Keep for 2-3 minutes in the ice water then strain the green beans from the water. Keep aside.
• Then prepare your vinaigrette. Place the mustard with the vinegar, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Mix the content well with a fork.
• Next, pour in the oil. Beat the dressing until the ingredients are well incorporated.
• Pour the vinaigrette over the green beans and serve cold.

FRENCH GREEN SALAD WITH FRENCH VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Wash the salad leaves and either pat dry or spin dry in a salad spinner.
• Wash, trim and peel your cucumber leaving alternate green strips then cut it into rounds. Peel and dice your avocado.
• Finely dice your shallot and place in a glass jar with the remaining dressing ingredients. Season and shake until emulsified.
• Add all the ingredients to a mixing bowl, pour over the dressing, season and toss until combined.
• Taste and adjust seasonings according to your liking.
• Arrange in a salad bowl and serve immediately.

FRENCH-ITALIAN SALAD DRESSING MIX

Steps:

• Mix all the dry ingredients together.
• Keep in airtight package until ready to use (The dressing is intended so that you can make several "packets" to keep on hand. The "packet" refers to one recipe of the seasoning mix)
• Can be stored for up to 6 months.
• When salad dressing is needed, combine 1 packet of mix with oil, viegar and ketchup in a blender at high speed for about 7 seconds.
• Pour into a 2-cup container with tight fitting lid and allow to stand at room temperature for about 5 hours.
• Refrigerate 30 minutes before serving.
• Pour over salad and enjoy.