This Dijon Mustard Dressing is a quick and easy salad dressing you can make at home in 3 minutes from just a handful of ingredients that you probably already have in your kitchen.
A delicious yet simple salad dressing recipe is one of those cooking basics that always comes in handy, and this Dijon mustard dressing is a versatile vinaigrette that you can easily add to as well.
This bright homemade dressing uses zingy Dijon mustard and fresh lemon juice to make a simple lemon Dijon vinaigrette for that perfect finishing flavour touch to your next salad bowl, as a marinade for fish or for drizzling over some cooked vegetables.
So much better than store-bought too!
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Why you will love this recipe
- dress a salad in minutes
- only 4 ingredients that you likely already have at home
What you need to make Dijon mustard dressing
*Please see the recipe card below for exact quantities and detailed instructions
- olive oil
- Dijon mustard
- fresh lemon juice
- salt
*Please see the recipe card below for exact quantities and detailed instructions
How to make Dijon mustard dressing
- Add ingredients to a small jar with a tight-fitting lid.
- Screw on the lid and give it a good shake to emulsify, then taste and adjust the seasoning if required.
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Top tips for the best result
- The best tip for making a great salad dressing is to taste, and then adjust if needed.
- Make sure to buy ripe lemons, I am guilty of sometimes forgetting that just like other fruit, sometimes the ones in the supermarket aren't ripe which means that the juice can taste bitter (not just sour).
Storage
This dressing will keep for up to a week in the fridge.
Give it a good whisk or shake in the jar before using it.
Variations
- My favourite addition is grated fresh garlic - this is the extra ingredient that I add most often.
- Stir in some chopped fresh herbs like parsley, oregano or thyme.
- Substitute white wine vinegar or apple cider vinegar for the lemon juice.
- For a touch of sweetness add a little honey or maple syrup.
- Add a few grinds of fresh black pepper.
Frequently asked questions
Dijon, a city in France.
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📖 Recipe
Dijon Mustard Dressing
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- ¼ teaspoon cooking salt or more as needed
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Instructions
- Add ingredients to a small jar with a tight-fitting lid.3 tablespoons olive oil2 teaspoon Dijon mustard1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice¼ teaspoon cooking salt
- Screw on the lid and give it a good shake, then taste and adjust the seasoning if required.
Notes
- The best tip for making salad dressing is to make sure you taste, and then adjust the seasoning if needed.
- Ripe lemons will give you the best taste, if they aren't ripe the juice may taste bitter.
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Loved how easy this was to make and I've been putting it on everything haha
That's great Selina!