Simple Salad Dressings: Classic Dijon Vinaigrette | Easy Dressing for Side Salad

Dijon mustard

🥗Healthier: whole grain mustard

💰Cheaper: yellow mustard

Whole grain mustard offers a similar tang with added texture.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Vegetable oil is more budget-friendly while maintaining a neutral flavor.

red wine vinegar

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: white vinegar

White vinegar is a cost-effective substitute with a sharper taste.

honey

🥗Healthier: maple syrup

💰Cheaper: sugar

Sugar is a more economical sweetener that can still balance acidity.

Combine 3 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil and 1 tablespoon of red wine vinegar in a container with a tight fitting lid.

Add 2 teaspoons of Dijon mustard and 1/4 teaspoon of minced garlic.

Close the container and shake for 10 seconds until well mixed.

Serve with 2 cups of dark mixed greens, drizzling 1 tablespoon of the vinaigrette over the salad.

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