Classic Vinegar and Oil Dressing
Elevate your salads and sides with this easy-to-make Classic Vinegar and Oil Dressing, a wholesome blend of tangy red wine vinegar, rich extra virgin olive oil, and a touch of Dijon mustard for depth and creaminess. Enhanced with a hint of honey for subtle sweetness, freshly minced garlic for a bold kick, and perfectly balanced with salt and cracked black pepper, this recipe delivers a vibrant, homemade flavor in just 10 minutes. Perfect for salads, roasted vegetables, or as a marinade, this versatile dressing is emulsified to perfection and stores beautifully in the fridge for up to a week. Fresh, zesty, and effortlessly simple, it’s the ultimate go-to vinaigrette recipe to complement any dish.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.75 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 0.25 cup red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 clove garlic
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Peel and finely mince the garlic clove.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Slowly add the extra virgin olive oil in a steady stream while vigorously whisking the mixture until the dressing is emulsified and smooth.
Taste the dressing and adjust salt and pepper as desired.
Transfer the dressing into a sealable jar or bottle and shake well before each use.
Store the dressing in the refrigerator for up to 7 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1508 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 171.0 g | 219% | |
| Saturated Fat | 24.0 g | 120% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1527 mg | 66% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 7.0 g | 3% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.2 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.8 g | ||
| Protein | 0.3 g | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 12 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 0.4 mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 66 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.
