Small Batch Niçoise Salad Dressing (Classic French Vinaigrette)

Even if you don't opt to make a full-blown Niçoise salad, this easy vinaigrette will make any version of salad greens magical. This small batch recipe features fresh herbs and shallot along with Dijon, champagne vinegar and no anchovies.

"Best dressing ever for Salade Nicoise - made it tonight and we were scraping the platter for any bits leftover!"

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ - Patricia, One Happy Dish reader

Whenever I make this classic dressing, it makes me want to brush up on my French language skills. Or go to France. It's just such a delightfully inspiring and fresh tasting treat over a Niçoise salad or even just some simple greens. So good.

I hope this is one of those recipes that you'll want to make over and over again once you see how simple it is. If you don't have any fresh herbs, you could also try this delicious apple cider vinaigrette which features pantry staples.

🌿 Ingredients

If you can't find champagne vinegar, you can easily substitute white wine vinegar which is nearly identical in taste.

See recipe card below for exact quantities.

🥧 Serving suggestions

Unless I'm making a batch of Niçoise salad, I'll usually just serve this dressing over mixed baby greens with some thinly sliced carrots or radishes.

It's also delicious paired with some steamed green beans and a hard-boiled egg or two for a simple light lunch or protein snack.

🍳 Recipe

Small Batch Niçoise Salad Dressing (Classic French Vinaigrette)

Allison Campbell

5 from 2 ratings

This delightful small batch Niçoise dressing recipe will brighten up any salad or simple plate of fresh greens, tuna, veggies and more.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Total Time 10 minutes mins

Servings: 4

Course: Salad

Cuisine: French

Calories: 173

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

  

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• ⅓ cup olive oil
• 2 tablespoons champagne vinegar or white wine vinegar
• 1 small shallot finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon fresh thyme finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon fresh basil finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon honey or agave syrup for vegan
• sea salt to taste
• freshly ground black pepper to taste

Equipment

• cutting board
• chef's knife
• Mini Mason jar or other container with lid

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Method

 

1. Place all of the ingredients into a covered Mason jar and shake to combine, or whisk together in a bowl.
   ⅓ cup olive oil, 2 tablespoons champagne vinegar, 1 small shallot, 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, 1 tablespoon fresh basil, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, 1 teaspoon honey, sea salt, freshly ground black pepper
2. Serve immediately, or store in the fridge for later.

Nutrition

Calories: 173kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 0.3gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 13gSodium: 16mgPotassium: 39mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 111IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 12mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Storage: This dressing will stay fresh for store up to 4 days in an airtight container in the fridge. If the olive oil solidifies, just let it sit out at room temperature for 10-15 minutes after removing it from the fridge.

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