Five Star House Salad Dressing
Elevate your salad game with this Five Star House Salad Dressing—a quick and easy recipe that combines bold, fresh flavors for a restaurant-quality touch at home. Made with extra-virgin olive oil, zesty red wine vinegar, and a hint of Dijon mustard and honey, this dressing strikes the perfect balance of tangy and slightly sweet. Minced garlic, shallots, and fresh parsley add a burst of aromatic freshness, while dried oregano and a touch of salt and pepper round out the flavor profile. Ready in just 10 minutes, this versatile vinaigrette is ideal for drizzling over crisp greens, roasted vegetables, or even pasta salads. It’s a must-have recipe for anyone looking to skip store-bought dressings in favor of something homemade, healthy, and utterly delicious!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.5 cup Extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons Red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 1 clove Garlic
- 1 small Shallot
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley
- 0.5 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Water
Instructions
Peel and finely mince the garlic and shallot. Alternatively, use a garlic press for the garlic.
Finely chop the fresh parsley and set aside.
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, add the olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, and honey.
Whisk the mixture until it begins to emulsify (combine into a smooth consistency).
Add the minced garlic, minced shallot, chopped parsley, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper to the bowl.
Whisk again until all the ingredients are fully incorporated.
Slowly whisk in the water, adjusting the consistency to your preference. Add more water if a thinner dressing is desired.
Taste the dressing and adjust the salt, pepper, or acidity (add more red wine vinegar) to suit your taste.
Transfer the dressing to a jar or airtight container and let it rest for at least 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Shake or whisk the dressing again before serving. Drizzle over your favorite salad and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
78 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 1.1 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1306 mg | 57% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 14.5 g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.8 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.1 g | ||
| Protein | 1.4 g | 3% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 45 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 1.3 mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 219 mg | 5% | |
*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.
