A simple and quick version of the classic French Bistro salad dressing. There are many versions of this Parisian classic vinaigrette. Our recipe reduces the acidity and includes the lemony brightness of thyme. A favorite dressing for any salad.

Prep Time: 5 mins
Total Time: 5 mins

Ingredients:

olive oil
red wine vinegar
dijon mustard
fresh thyme
salt & pepper

Olive oil, red wine vinegar, fresh thyme, dijon mustard, salt and pepper on a plate

Get the full printable instructions with measurements at the bottom of the post in the recipe card.

Step 1: Pour all of the ingredients into a bowl or jar with a lid. Whisk with a fork or shake jar until mixed. Taste and add more salt, pepper, oil or vinegar accordingly.

Adding olive oil with a measuring spoon into a glass bowl — Add olive oil

Adding vinegar to olive oil into a glass bowl on the counter — Add vinegar

Adding dijon mustard to vinaigrette in glass bowl on the counter — Add dijon mustard

Added thyme to the vinaigrette in a glass bowl on the counter — Add thyme

Whisked vinaigrette with a fork in a glass jar on the counter — Whisk ingredients

Tips-

For a heavier dressing add more oil and for a more acidic flavor add additional vinegar.
Try adding shallots to the vinaigrette

French Bistro Vinaigrette

A simple and quick version of the classic French Bistro salad dressing.

Tara

Prep Time 5

Total Time 5

Servings

Ingredients

4 Tbsp olive oil
2 Tbsp red wine vinegar
1 Tbsp dijon mustard
1-2 tsp fresh thyme
salt & pepper

Instructions

Pour all of the ingredients into a bowl or jar with a lid. Whisk with a fork or shake jar until mixed. Taste and add more salt, pepper, oil or vinegar accordingly.