Elevated Champagne Vinaigrette with Fermented Black Garlic

A great vinaigrette should feel balanced, smooth, and effortless.

My Champagne Vinaigrette Mix™ was created to make that easy—bringing together clean, thoughtfully selected ingredients that pair beautifully with olive oil and vinegar to create a fresh, flavorful dressing at home.

This creamy version—made with a touch of honey and Dijon—has become a favorite for its soft, rounded texture and clean, bright flavor.

From that foundation, you can keep it classic—or elevate it.

This elevated version builds on the original by adding fermented black garlic, bringing a subtle depth and richness while staying true to the clean, balanced profile of the vinaigrette.

The Classic Creamy Champagne Vinaigrette

This is your signature, everyday dressing—smooth, balanced, and incredibly versatile.

In a tall jar or blending cup, combine:

• 1 tablespoon Champagne Vinaigrette Mix™

• 3 tablespoons champagne vinegar (or white wine vinegar)

• 1–2 teaspoons raw organic honey

• ½–1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

Insert immersion blender and begin blending.

Slowly drizzle in:

• 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil

Blend until fully emulsified and creamy.

Why This Version Works

• Honey gently softens acidity and rounds out the flavor

• Dijon helps create a stable, creamy emulsion

• Your blend provides balanced herbs and brightness

• Slowly blending the oil creates a silky, restaurant-quality texture

This is your clean, creamy classic—simple, reliable, and delicious.

Nourishing Ingredients Spotlight

What does black garlic add?

Fermented Black Garlic is known for its mellow, aged profile and rich antioxidant content, black garlic brings a subtle savory depth without overpowering the vinaigrette.  It enhances the dressing while keeping the overall flavor clean, balanced, and approachable.

Chef Variation – Black Garlic Upgrade

When you want a slightly more elevated version, simply add black garlic to your classic base.

In a tall jar or blending cup, combine:

• 1 tablespoon Champagne Vinaigrette Mix™

• 3 tablespoons champagne vinegar

• 1–2 teaspoons raw organic honey

• ½–1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

• ¼–½ teaspoon fermented black garlic purée

Insert immersion blender and begin blending.

Slowly drizzle in:

• 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil

Blend until smooth, creamy, and fully emulsified.

What You’ll Taste

• Bright, clean acidity

• Smooth, creamy texture

• Gentle natural sweetness from honey

• A subtle, savory depth from black garlic

The result is a vinaigrette that feels both fresh and refined.

How to Use It

This vinaigrette works beautifully across your kitchen:

• Tossed with fresh greens and seasonal vegetables

• Drizzled over grilled salmon or chicken

• Finished over roasted vegetables

• Added to grain or protein bowls

It also works well as a light, clean marinade.

Judith’s Note

I love this creamy Champagne Vinaigrette as an everyday staple—it’s clean, balanced, and incredibly versatile. When I want something just a little more special, I add fermented black garlic. It’s a simple step that brings a deeper, more layered flavor while still keeping everything fresh and approachable.

 Disclaimer

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product and recipe are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Always consult your healthcare provider regarding dietary needs or health concerns.

Make It at Home

Start with Champagne Vinaigrette Mix™ to create both the classic creamy version and the black garlic upgrade.