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Shallot Vinaigrette Recipe
This Shallot Vinaigrette is bright, tangy, and packed with rich, caramelized shallot goodness. Made with fresh lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and ready in under 10 minutes, it’s an easy homemade dressing that can even double as a marinade or sauce!
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 1 large or 2 small shallots finely chopped, about ½ cup
- ⅓ cup plus 1 tablespoon olive oil divided
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice from 1 lemon
- 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
- 2 teaspoons honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Add the shallot and cook, stirring constantly, for 2-3 minutes, or until tender and lightly caramelized.1 large or 2 small shallots
- Transfer the cooked shallot to a mason jar along with the remaining ⅓ cup olive oil, lemon juice, white wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, and ¼ teaspoon salt. Shake for 10-20 seconds, or until emulsified. Use immediately or let rest for 20 minutes for maximum flavor.2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar, 2 teaspoons honey, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, ¼ teaspoon salt
Notes
- Shallot Substitution: You can also sub ⅓ cup finely diced sweet onion with 1 finely minced garlic clove.
- Dicing Shallots: The smaller you dice the shallots, the better they'll infuse their flavor into the vinaigrette, BUT... the faster they'll cook! So keep a close eye on them.
- Olive Oil: Using a high-quality extra virgin olive oil makes all the difference in taste. Avoid lower-quality oils, as they can make the dressing taste bitter.
- Let It Rest: Allow the vinaigrette to sit for at least 15-20 minutes before serving so the flavors can meld together.
- Storage: This dressing keeps well in the fridge for up to 1 week. The olive oil may solidify when chilled—just let it sit at room temp for 10 minutes and shake before using.
Nutrition
Calories: 118kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 0.2g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Sodium: 107mg | Potassium: 23mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 0.2mg
