Classic Sauce Vinaigrette
Elevate your salads with the timeless charm of Classic Sauce Vinaigrette, a quick and easy recipe bursting with bold flavors and silky texture. Made with pantry staples like red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, and extra virgin olive oil, this vinaigrette achieves perfect balance with a hint of honey sweetness and the aromatic kick of fresh garlic. Whisked to creamy perfection in just five minutes, this versatile dressing is ideal for everything from leafy greens to roasted veggies. Plus, its customizable consistency—just add a splash of water—makes it effortless to tailor to your taste. Whether drizzled fresh or stored for later, this homemade vinaigrette promises restaurant-quality flavor every time. Keywords: Classic Sauce Vinaigrette, homemade salad dressing, easy vinaigrette recipe, quick sauce recipe, perfect salad dressing.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 1 clove Garlic, finely minced
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper, freshly ground
- 1 teaspoon Water (optional, to taste)
Instructions
In a small mixing bowl, combine the red wine vinegar and Dijon mustard.
Add the honey and minced garlic to the bowl, stirring until combined.
Slowly drizzle in the extra virgin olive oil while whisking vigorously to emulsify the mixture.
Season the vinaigrette with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
Taste the vinaigrette and adjust seasoning if necessary. Add a teaspoon of water if you prefer a thinner consistency.
Once emulsified and seasoned to your liking, transfer the vinaigrette to a jar for storage or use immediately over your favorite salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
400 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 43.0 g | 55% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.0 g | 30% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1297 mg | 56% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 7.1 g | 3% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.3 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.7 g | ||
| Protein | 0.3 g | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 9 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 0.3 mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 33 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.
