Classic Vinaigrette Salad Dressing
Elevate your salad game with this **Classic Vinaigrette Salad Dressing**, a quick and versatile recipe that's ready in just 10 minutes! Made with the perfect balance of **extra-virgin olive oil**, tangy **red wine vinegar**, and a touch of **Dijon mustard** and **honey** for depth and sweetness, this homemade dressing is a flavorful alternative to store-bought options. A hint of minced garlic and freshly ground black pepper adds a bold kick, while the simple emulsification technique ensures a silky, restaurant-quality finish. Perfect for leafy greens, roasted vegetables, or grain salads, this vibrant vinaigrette is your go-to for fresh, zesty flavor. Plus, it's easy to make ahead and stays deliciously fresh when refrigerated for up to a week!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 120 ml Extra-virgin olive oil
- 60 ml Red wine vinegar
- 15 ml Dijon mustard
- 15 ml Honey
- 1 clove Garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
In a small bowl or a mason jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, and honey.
Add the minced garlic, salt, and freshly ground black pepper to the mixture.
Whisk the ingredients together until fully combined. If using a mason jar, screw on the lid and shake well.
Gradually add the extra-virgin olive oil into the mixture while whisking continuously to emulsify. If using a mason jar, add the oil, then shake until the dressing is emulsified.
Taste the dressing and adjust the seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.
Use immediately to dress your salad or store in the refrigerator for up to one week. Shake well before each use.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1160 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 123.8 g | 159% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.7 g | 84% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2710 mg | 118% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 14.2 g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.4 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.4 g | ||
| Protein | 0.4 g | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 16 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 0.5 mg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 78 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.
