Simple and full-of-flavor shallot vinaigrette is what your green salads have been missing! My recipe for shallot vinaigrette takes the classic vinaigrette and adds Dijon, honey, lemon juice, and shallots to the mix for a golden, wonderfully emulsified salad dressing that might just be your new house favorite!

A pitcher full of shallot vinaigrette with shallots and lemons in the background.

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Ingredients for Shallot Vinaigrette

Ingredients for shallot vinaigrette
  • Olive oil: Extra virgin olive oil has the most flavor, and it’s perfect for vinaigrettes. The higher quality the better, but mid-level is just fine too!
  • Lemon juice: Fresh lemon juice helps this dressing pop.
  • White wine vinegar: For classic vinaigrette flavor. White vinegar or apple cider vinegar will work, too.
  • Shallot: You’ll need just one fresh shallot, minced.
  • Dijon mustard & honey: Just a little of each for flavor and its magic emulsifying power.
  • Salt & pepper: Every vinaigrette needs S&P. Adjust to your liking.

How to Make It

First, add all of your dressing ingredients to a small bowl, or to a mason jar fitted with a lid.

Then, if using a bowl, whisk everything together until well-blended. If you’re using a mason jar, replace the lid and shake until blended and emulsified.

Dip a lettuce leaf into the dressing and give it a taste. Add more salt and pepper if you like, and you’re ready to dress your salad!

A pitcher of shallot vinaigrette being drizzled onto a bowl of butter lettuce greens.

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5 from 1 vote

Shallot Vinaigrette

Prep: 5 minutes
Total: 5 minutes
Author: Kare
Yield: 2
An easy salad dressing with mild onion-y flavor thanks to finely diced shallots. Dijon mustard and a touch of honey round out this perfect vinaigrette!
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Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons diced shallot (approx. 1 shallot)
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 1/4 teaspoon fine grain sea salt (plus more to taste)
  • 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper (plus more to taste)

Instructions

  • Add all of your dressing ingredients to a small bowl or to a mason jar fitted with a lid.
  • If using a bowl, whisk everything together until well-blended. If you're using a mason jar, screw on the lid and shake until blended and emulsified.
  • Dip a lettuce leaf into the vinaigrette and taste. Add more salt and pepper if desired. Drizzle over your salad.

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1g, Calories: 343kcal, Carbohydrates: 6g, Protein: 0.4g, Fat: 36g, Saturated Fat: 5g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g, Monounsaturated Fat: 26g, Sodium: 321mg, Potassium: 59mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 4g, Vitamin A: 4IU, Vitamin C: 7mg, Calcium: 8mg, Iron: 0.4mg

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