Classic Olive Oil Vinegar Dressing
Elevate your salads with the timeless charm of our Classic Olive Oil Vinegar Dressing—a silky, tangy delight that comes together in just 5 minutes! Featuring the robust richness of extra virgin olive oil paired with the bright notes of apple cider vinegar, this homemade dressing is perfectly balanced with Dijon mustard, a touch of honey, and freshly minced garlic for a savory-sweet profile. Seasoned with salt and freshly ground black pepper for a simple yet sophisticated finish, this versatile dressing is not only quick to prepare but easily customizable to suit your taste. Perfect for leafy greens, roasted vegetables, or grain-based salads, this recipe is your go-to for fresh and flavorful meals. Make it ahead and store it in a jar for an effortless upgrade to your weekly salads!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 1 clove Garlic, minced
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper, freshly ground
Instructions
Start by peeling and mincing one clove of garlic. Place the minced garlic in a small mixing bowl.
Add 1 teaspoon of Dijon mustard and 1 teaspoon of honey to the garlic. Stir the ingredients until they are well combined.
Pour in 1 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar to the garlic mixture. Whisk the ingredients together until the dressing base is smooth.
Gradually add 3 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil to the mixture, one tablespoon at a time, while continuously whisking.
Once all the oil is incorporated, season the dressing with 0.25 teaspoon of salt and 0.25 teaspoon of freshly ground black pepper. Give it a final whisk to ensure everything is well-mixed.
Taste the dressing and adjust the seasoning if necessary, you can add more salt or pepper according to your preference.
Transfer the dressing to a clean glass jar or a salad dressing bottle for storage or serve it immediately over your favorite salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
384 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 40.1 g | 51% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.8 g | 29% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 602 mg | 26% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 7.1 g | 3% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.2 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.7 g | ||
| Protein | 0.2 g | 0% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 10 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 0.4 mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 31 mg | 1% | |
*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.
