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Summary
A punchy, creamy classic dressing that makes any salad sing
This mayo-based Dijon Vinaigrette is a well balanced and flavor packed creamy dressing that stands out with more flavor forward greens like arugula. It’s also quite versatile with any salad, grains, or veggies you want to be a bit more tangy, savory, and rich.
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servings5
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minutesA creamy French Dijon dressing made with mayonnaise, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and thyme—perfect for salads, veggies, or grain bowls.
Ingredients
45 g 3 tbsp mayonnaise
13 g 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
6 g 1 tsp Dijon mustard
10 g 2 tsp lemon juice
1.5 g 1/2 garlic clove, finely grated
0.5 g 1/4 tsp fresh chopped thyme
1.2 g 1/4 tsp Kosher Salt
0.2 g 1/8 tsp black pepper
Directions
Before We Start
Mayonnaise: Use full-fat for best texture and richness; vegan mayo can work as well.
Lemon Juice Alternatives: If you don’t have fresh lemons, swap it out for white wine vinegar.
Fresh vs Dried Thyme: If you have fresh thyme, go for that, if you are substituting dried in, double the amount.Grate the Garlic
In a small bowl grate the garlic with a microplane.Add the Acid
Add the lemon juice (or vinegar). If you have time, you can let it set for about 10 minutes and that will reduce the bite from the garlic.Make the Base
Add the mayo, dijon, and olive oil to your bowl.Chop the Thyme
Pick the leaves from a few sprigs of thyme and finely chop them. Add the thyme in with the other ingredients.Season & Whisk
Add the salt and pepper (preferably freshly cracked). Whisk until smooth and emulsified. Taste and adjust acidity or salt levels if needed.Serve or Store
Use immediately or store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
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Additional Details About This Recipe
Can I use Greek yogurt instead of mayo?
Yes, but the texture will be tangier and lighter. Use full-fat Greek yogurt for best results, but come on…just use mayo.
Does this dressing separate over time?
If you leave it in the fridge, it shouldn’t separate very much. If it does, just stir it in before using.
Is this dressing keto-friendly?
Yes, this is a keto-approved dressing!
What can I use this dressing on?
This is great on dark greens, roasted vegetables, grain bowls, and many salads. The one area I would avoid it is with sweet salads. Although, using it with pear and chicken in a salad…yeah that is a good combo.
Nutritional Facts
Per 1 tbsp
- Calories: 98
- Protein: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 0.4 g
- Sugars: 0.1 g
- Fat: 10.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.2 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Cholesterol: 5 mg
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