El Torito Vinaigrette Dressing
Brighten up your salads with the zesty and refreshing flavors of El Torito Vinaigrette Dressing! This easy-to-make recipe combines the tangy kick of red wine vinegar and freshly squeezed lime juice with the aromatic punch of oregano and garlic, all balanced by a touch of sweetness from granulated sugar. Dijon mustard adds depth and helps emulsify the dressing into a silky, pourable delight. In just 10 minutes, you can whisk up this versatile vinaigrette, perfect for drizzling over crisp greens, roasted vegetables, or grilled meats. Store it in your fridge to let the flavors meld together, and enjoy a restaurant-quality dressing that will elevate any dish.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.5 cup Vegetable oil
- 0.25 cup Red wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons Lime juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 1 clove Garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper
Instructions
In a medium bowl, whisk together the red wine vinegar, lime juice, granulated sugar, oregano, minced garlic, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Gradually add the vegetable oil in a slow, steady stream while whisking constantly. This will help emulsify the dressing and create a smooth consistency.
Taste the vinaigrette and adjust the seasoning if needed by adding more salt, pepper, or sugar to balance the flavors.
Transfer the dressing to a jar or bottle with a lid for easy storage.
Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.
Shake or whisk the vinaigrette before using, as separation may occur during storage.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1028 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 105.7 g | 136% | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.9 g | 74% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 67.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1298 mg | 56% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 29.4 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.6 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 25.6 g | ||
| Protein | 0.4 g | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 30 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 0.9 mg | 5% | |
| Potassium | 102 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.
