Mustard-Seed Vinaigrette

This is the gateway mustard move. It shows what mustard actually does: sharpens, balances, holds things together, and makes “I should eat more vegetables” feel less like a memo from your responsible self.

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon mustard seeds, lightly crushed

• 1 tablespoon Dijon

• 2 tablespoons vinegar or lemon juice

• 5 tablespoons olive oil

• 1 teaspoon honey

• Salt and pepper

Instructions

1. Whisk everything together.

2. Taste and adjust.

3. Adjust Too sharp? More oil or a touch more honey. Too flat? More acid or salt.

Where it goes: salads, roasted vegetables, grain bowls, chicken, salmon — or anything currently describing itself as “healthy” while tasting deeply disappointed about it.