Garlic Basque Dressing
Elevate your salads and dishes with the rich, robust flavors of Garlic Basque Dressing, a versatile recipe bursting with bold and savory notes. This homemade dressing combines the depth of fresh garlic, the tang of white wine vinegar, and the subtle sweetness of honey, perfectly balanced with Dijon mustard and a touch of smoked paprika for a hint of smoky warmth. Whisked together with luscious extra virgin olive oil, this emulsified dressing is creamy, zesty, and irresistibly aromatic. Optional fresh parsley adds a pop of color and herbal freshness, making it ideal for drizzling over salads, roasted vegetables, or using as a marinade for chicken or fish. Ready in just 10 minutes, this dressing is your go-to for flavorful meal prep and can be stored in the refrigerator for up to a week. Perfect for fans of bold, homemade dressings, the Garlic Basque Dressing is your next culinary essential!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 pieces Garlic cloves
- 0.5 cup Extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons White wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Smoked paprika
- 0.25 teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
Peel the garlic cloves and finely mince them or crush them into a paste using a garlic press or mortar and pestle.
In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the minced garlic, white wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, and honey until combined.
Slowly drizzle in the olive oil while whisking continuously to emulsify the mixture.
Add the salt, smoked paprika, and black pepper to the mixture and stir well to combine.
Taste the dressing and adjust seasoning as needed, adding additional salt or honey for sweetness if desired.
If using parsley, stir it into the dressing for extra freshness and color.
Transfer the dressing to a jar or airtight container and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve over salads, grilled vegetables, or as a marinade for chicken or fish. Store unused dressing in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1016 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 113.2 g | 145% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.0 g | 80% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1298 mg | 56% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 9.9 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.9 g | 3% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.9 g | ||
| Protein | 0.9 g | 2% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 25 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 0.7 mg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 107 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.
