Easy Mustard Vinaigrette
Transform your salads into something extraordinary with this Easy Mustard Vinaigrette recipe—a perfect blend of tangy, savory, and subtly sweet flavors. Made with pantry staples like Dijon mustard, red wine vinegar, honey, and olive oil, this quick-to-make dressing comes together in just 5 minutes and requires no cooking. A touch of freshly minced garlic adds a bold kick, while the smooth emulsion of olive oil ensures a luxurious texture. Ideal for everything from crisp green salads to roasted vegetables, this versatile vinaigrette is a must-have addition to your culinary repertoire. Plus, it's easy to store—simply refrigerate leftovers for up to a week. Whisk your way to a gourmet finish with this effortless homemade dressing!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons Red wine vinegar
- 6 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 1 clove Garlic
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
Peel and finely mince the garlic clove or use a garlic press to crush it into a paste.
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the Dijon mustard, red wine vinegar, honey, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper until fully combined.
Slowly drizzle in the olive oil while whisking continuously, ensuring that the oil emulsifies into the mixture and creates a smooth vinaigrette.
Taste the vinaigrette and adjust seasoning as needed, adding more salt, pepper, or honey if desired.
Transfer to a small jar or bottle for storage or pour directly over your salad or dish.
Store any leftover vinaigrette in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Shake or whisk again before using.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
819 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 87.0 g | 112% | |
| Saturated Fat | 13.0 g | 65% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1528 mg | 66% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 7.0 g | 3% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.3 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.8 g | ||
| Protein | 0.3 g | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 12 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 0.7 mg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 45 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.
