🇫🇷 How To Make A Classic Vinaigrette ⎢ My Traditional French Recipe

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil offers healthy fats while canola is more budget-friendly.

red wine vinegar

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: white vinegar

Apple cider vinegar is often considered healthier, while white vinegar is more economical.

Dijon mustard

🥗Healthier: whole grain mustard

💰Cheaper: yellow mustard

Whole grain adds texture, while yellow mustard is more affordable.

honey

🥗Healthier: maple syrup

💰Cheaper: sugar

Maple syrup provides a unique flavor, while sugar is a cost-effective sweetener.

Start with a couple of spoonfuls (about 1 tablespoon) of strong mustard.

Add walnut vinegar a little bit at a time while stirring to create an emulsion.

Continue stirring and add olive oil one spoonful at a time until emulsified.

Add salt and black pepper to taste.

Optionally, add fresh chives or parsley for flavor.

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