Classic Olive Oil Dressing
Elevate your salads with this Classic Olive Oil Dressing, a simple yet flavorful blend of pantry staples that comes together in just 10 minutes. Featuring robust extra virgin olive oil, tangy freshly squeezed lemon juice, and a hint of Dijon mustard and honey for balance, this homemade dressing strikes the perfect harmony between zesty and sweet. Minced garlic adds a savory depth, while salt and freshly ground black pepper round out the seasoning. Ideal for drizzling over fresh greens, roasted vegetables, or even grain-based salads, this versatile dressing is a must-have for any home cook. Plus, it’s easy to make ahead and store, making healthy, delicious salads a breeze all week long! Perfect for those searching for quick, healthy homemade salad dressing recipes.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 120 ml Extra virgin olive oil
- 60 ml Freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 1 Garlic clove, minced
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
In a small bowl or a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the extra virgin olive oil and freshly squeezed lemon juice.
Add in the Dijon mustard and honey, ensuring that you measure accurately for balanced flavor.
Include the minced garlic for an aromatic touch that complements the tang of the lemon juice.
Season the mixture with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
Whisk all the ingredients together in the bowl or shake the jar vigorously to emulsify the dressing until it's well combined and slightly thickened.
Taste the dressing and adjust seasoning if necessary, perhaps adding a bit more salt or pepper according to your preference.
Let the dressing sit for a few minutes at room temperature to allow the flavors to meld nicely.
Serve immediately over your favorite salad or store in the refrigerator for up to a week, shaking or stirring again before use.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1012 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 113.2 g | 145% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.0 g | 80% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2477 mg | 108% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 11.6 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.6 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.2 g | ||
| Protein | 0.6 g | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 15 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 0.4 mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 91 mg | 2% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
