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Sherry Dijon Vinaigrette

A crisp, zippy salad dressing starring musky sherry vinegar, Dijon mustard and lemon.
Course dressing, garnish, sauces
Servings 1 cup

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tbsp finely minced shallot about 1
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp sherry vinegar
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • ½ cup olive oil or ¼ cup each olive oil and walnut oil
  • ½ tsp kosher salt
  • ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper

Instructions
 

  • In small bowl, whisk together shallot, garlic, vinegar, lemon juice and Dijon mustard. Slowly whisk in olive oil, in a steady stream. Season with salt and pepper.

Notes

Refrigerate for up to 1 week. Bring to room temperature before using to allow the oil to melt. Here, we use olive oil, but it’s also beautiful made with a combination of olive oil and walnut oil or hazelnut oil.