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Orange Mustard (Vegan Dijon Vinaigrette)
This Orange Mustard (Vegan Dijon Vinaigrette) recipe will quickly become a favorite if you need a quick oil-free and fat-free vegan salad dressing. The majority of salad dressing recipes use oil as a base, which adds a lot of fat as well as flavor. This one, however, is different because it uses rice vinegar instead of white vinegar for a delicious, tangy, and fat-free dressing that you can make over and over.
This salad dressing is adaptable and goes well with a variety of salads. Because of the Dijon and vinegar, the flavor is slightly tangy, but the latter also adds a hint of sweetness. A vinegar-based salad dressing may come as a shock if you’re used to creamy, heavier-tasting salad dressings like blue cheese or ranch.
Varieties
- The type of vinegar you use in this recipe is up to you. Use apple cider vinegar instead of rice vinegar for a more refreshing and tangy rendition.
- For a different take on this mustard-flavored dressing, try using infused vinegar (lemon is particularly good).
- Feel free to add or substitute finely minced shallots for the minced garlic.
- You can add a couple of teaspoons of honey to this dressing if you’re not on a vegan diet.
- If you have any finely chopped fresh herbs on hand, feel free to use them. Combine parsley, chives, or thyme, or use a combination of all three.
Recipe Tips
- Aside from dressing your favorite fresh green salad, salad dressing can be used in a variety of ways. Use a salad dressing to dress a side dish of fresh steamed vegetables like broccoli as well as kale, or even frozen vegetables straight from the bag.
- Well with the addition of any salad dressing, you can make a simple vegetarian pasta salad out of any leftover cooked pasta and some vegetables, or a high-protein bean salad out of the same method.
- Are you having a cookout? Use this dressing to marinate tofu or seitan for grilling, or drizzle it over a baked potato or oven-roasted new potatoes. It’s a quick and simple way to jazz up a side dish.
What’s The Best Way To Make Creamy Orange Mustard?
Emulsify the salad dressing to make it extra creamy. Because dijon mustard is a natural emulsifier, thoroughly whisking the mixture should suffice.
Pro tip: Instead of mixing, use your immersion blender or food processor to take it to the next level. I don’t do this very often because it seems time-consuming, but when I do, the results are always fantastic.
It also purees the minced garlic, resulting in a completely smooth dressing. This is entirely optional and will have no bearing on the outcome of the recipe.
Try Our Orange Mustard Salad Dressing Recipe:
Orange Mustard (Vegan Dijon Vinaigrette)
Ingredients
- 4 oz rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp dijon mustard
- 2-3 cloves garlic minced
- kosher salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Collect the necessary ingredients.
- In a small mixing bowl, combine all of the ingredients.
- Whisk together to completely combine.
- Season to taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
- Use as preferred and have fun with it!
Nutrition
I sincerely hope you enjoyed this salad dressing!
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