Name: Creamy Vinaigrette Dressing
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard; 1/4 cup white wine vinegar; 1 teaspoon Kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper; 1 cup heavy cream; 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil; 1 teaspoon fresh chopped chives or other herbs

In just 5 minutes, you can make Creamy Vinaigrette Dressing, perfect for salad greens, a party platter with veggies, or for drizzling over chicken or fish. This restaurant-quality homemade dressing is better than anything you can find in a store, and it’s made with simple, flavorful pantry ingredients, making it absolutely delicious.

Creamy Vinaigrette is easy to make with just a few simple ingredients and is a dressing that is over the top delicious on salads, grilled chicken or fish.

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Making homemade salad dressing does not need to be complicated, and this recipe, Creamy Vinaigrette, proves that. For years, I’ve been making handcrafted dressings with simple ingredients that suit my own tastes. They take very little time to make yet significantly impact anything I serve them with.

My Favorite Homemade Dressings

Creamy Vinaigrette is my latest obsession. It’s velvety, light, and flavorful, thanks to good white wine vinegar, fresh cracked pepper, and herbs. This dressing is super versatile, too. I often change the flavor with different herb combinations or by adding garlic or shallots.

When you make this dressing, you’ll get why I’m obsessed. And…I have a feeling you will be, too.

Olive oil, vinegar, heavy cream, dijon, salt pepper and chives are the simple ingredients used to make creamy vinaigrette.

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What Is Creamy Vinaigrette Made With?

Dijon Mustard
White Wine Vinegar
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Heavy Cream
Kosher Salt
Fresh Cracked Black Pepper
Fresh Herbs – parsley, oregano, basil, and chives, are excellent choices. Other additions to consider – chopped garlic, shallots, or onion.

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What Is A Vinaigrette?

Vinaigrette or vinaigrette dressing is a sauce made from oil, vinegar, and seasoning. It’s most often used on salads but has many more uses.

Ways To Use Homemade Salad Dressing:

As a yummy dip with sliced veggies or chips.
It makes an excellent dressing for pasta salad.
Use it as a marinade for beef, chicken, or pork.
Brush it on fish or shrimp for an extra punch of flavor.
Slather it on burgers and sandwiches for an unexpected twist.
I love to make a spinach salad, toss in some leftover chicken, shrimp, or salmon, then drizzle on the homemade creamy vinaigrette.

Mixing bowl with creamy vinaigrette seasoned with fresh cracked pepper and chives.

Let’s Make The Dressing

This dressing is incredibly easy to make. You don’t need a blender, food processor, or other electric kitchen tools.

Grab a small bowl and a whisk. Add the Dijon mustard, vinegar, salt, and pepper. Whisk until emulsified.
Slowly add the heavy cream, whisking until you blend all the ingredients.
Drizzle in the olive oil, and continue to whisk until smooth. Add any fresh herbs you like, stir, and you are ready to serve.

Storage Tips For Homemade Dressings

I like to use a mason jar or other glass containers to store my homemade creation. I often use a “recycled” jelly jar or sauce bottle with a screw-top lid.

How Long Does Creamy Vinaigrette Last?

In the fridge, homemade dressing in an airtight container will last up to 7 to 10 days.