Easy Red Salad Dressing
Transform your salads with this Easy Red Salad Dressing, a zesty and flavorful blend ready in just 5 minutes! This vibrant dressing combines the tangy punch of red wine vinegar, the subtle sweetness of honey and ketchup, and the savory richness of Dijon mustard, all balanced with a hint of garlic and freshly ground black pepper. Made with pantry staples like olive oil, it’s an effortlessly homemade alternative to store-bought dressings, perfect for drizzling over crisp greens, grain bowls, or roasted vegetables. Versatile and simple to make, this dressing is a must-try for anyone looking to elevate their salads with a bold yet balanced flavor profile. Plus, it stores beautifully in the fridge, making it a convenient choice for meal prep!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.5 cup Olive oil
- 0.25 cup Red wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Ketchup
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
In a medium-sized mixing bowl or glass jar, combine olive oil, red wine vinegar, ketchup, honey, and Dijon mustard.
Add garlic powder, salt, and black pepper to the mixture.
Whisk together briskly until the ingredients are fully emulsified, or shake the jar vigorously if using one.
Taste and adjust seasoning, adding more honey for sweetness or vinegar for tang if needed.
Serve immediately or store in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 1 week. Shake or stir well before each use.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1126 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 113.0 g | 145% | |
| Saturated Fat | 17.4 g | 87% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 10.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 834 mg | 36% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 25.9 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.3 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 22.5 g | ||
| Protein | 0.4 g | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 11 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 1.1 mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 76 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.
