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    Home » Recipes » Vegan Sauces, Dressings, and Condiments

    Garlic Mustard Vinaigrette

    Published: Jan 3, 2025 · Updated: Jan 3, 2025 · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    This Garlic Mustard Vinaigrette proves that a simple dressing can pack a serious flavor punch. So, go ahead - shake things up and drizzle it on everything. Your taste buds will thank you!

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    If you’ve ever wondered what separates a good salad from a great one, the answer is often in the dressing. Enter this Garlic Mustard Vinaigrette - a simple, shake-and-go blend that’s packed with bold flavors.

    It’s bright, garlicky (if you want it to be), and full of herby goodness, making it perfect for everything from crisp greens to roasted veggies.

    This vinaigrette isn’t just for salads, though. Drizzle it over grilled asparagus, use it as a marinade for tempeh, or even toss it with warm roasted potatoes for a quick, flavorful side dish. Trust me, you’ll want to keep a bottle of this in your fridge at all times.

    Why You’ll Love This Garlic Mustard Vinaigrette

    • Quick and Easy: Made in minutes with just a cruet or jar.
    • Flavor-Packed: A zesty combo of garlic, mustard, and herbs.
    • Customizable: Adjust the mustard, garlic, or herbs to suit your taste.
    • Versatile: Perfect for salads, marinades, and roasted veggies.
    • Make-Ahead Friendly: Stores beautifully in the fridge for up to a week.

    Ways to Use this Vinaigrette

    This Garlic Mustard Vinaigrette isn’t just a salad topper—it’s a multitasking flavor hero! Here are some vegan-friendly ways to use it:

    Salad Star: Toss with mixed greens, arugula, spinach, or kale for a bold, tangy kick. Add roasted chickpeas and avocado for a hearty vegan salad. Check out my fave vegan salad recipes here.

    Grain Bowl Drizzle: Pour it over quinoa, farro, or couscous bowls loaded with roasted vegetables, nuts, and seeds.

    Veggie Roasts: Use it as a marinade for veggies like zucchini, bell peppers, or mushrooms before roasting or grilling.

    Potato Upgrade: Toss warm roasted or boiled potatoes with the vinaigrette for an instant potato salad that’s light and zesty.

    Quick Pickle: Marinate thinly sliced cucumbers, carrots, or radishes in the vinaigrette for a quick, tangy pickle.

    Tofu Marinade: Soak tofu slabs in the vinaigrette before grilling, baking, or pan-frying for a savory burst of flavor.

    Bread Dipper: Serve it as a dip for crusty bread alongside a plant-based charcuterie board.

    Pasta Salad Hero: Mix it into a cold pasta salad with cherry tomatoes, olives, and fresh herbs for a Mediterranean-inspired dish.

    Roasted Chickpeas: Toss cooked chickpeas with the dressing and roast until crispy for a protein-packed snack or salad topper.

    More Tasty Recipes

    If you love this simple vinaigrette dressing, be sure to check out all my vegan sauces and dressings, plus these other delicious recipes:

    • Vegan Green Goddess Dressing
    • Vegan Thousand Island Dressing
    • Vegan Cheese Sauce

    Recipe

    garlic mustard vinaigrette

    Garlic Mustard Vinaigrette

    This simple Garlic Mustard Vinaigrette packs a serious flavor punch.
    5 from 1 vote
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    Course: Condiments
    Cuisine: Greek, Italian
    Diet: Vegan, Vegetarian
    Keyword: easy vinaigrette, garlic vinaigrette, mustard vinaigrette
    Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Servings: 8 servings
    Calories: 130kcal
    Author: Veg Kitchen

    Ingredients

    • ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
    • Juice of ½ lemon
    • ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
    • 2 to 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard to taste
    • 1 clove garlic crushed, optional
    • ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
    • ¼ teaspoon dried dill
    • ¼ teaspoon dried basil
    • salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

    Instructions

    • ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
    • Juice of ½ lemon
    • ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
    • 2 to 3 tablespoons grainy mustard, to taste
    • 1 clove garlic, crushed, optional
    • ¼ teaspoon each: dried oregano, dill, and basil
    • Freshly ground black pepper to taste

    Notes

    This recipe makes approximately one cup of dressing.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 130kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 0.2g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Sodium: 44mg | Potassium: 19mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 6IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 8mg | Iron: 0.3mg
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    1. Alissa says

      January 17, 2025 at 9:21 am

      5 stars
      Made this and used it on grilled veggies. It was so tasty!

    5 from 1 vote

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