Garlic Green Olive Salad Dressing
Transform your salads with the bold and zesty flavors of this Garlic Green Olive Salad Dressing! Bursting with the briny richness of pitted green olives, the robust kick of fresh garlic, and the creamy smoothness of extra virgin olive oil, this dressing is a Mediterranean-inspired masterpiece. Elevated with a tangy splash of lemon juice and red wine vinegar, a hint of Dijon mustard, and a touch of sweetness from honey or maple syrup, it strikes the perfect balance of savory and tart. Ready in just 10 minutes, this no-cook recipe is easily blended to a silky, pourable consistency. Whether drizzled over crisp greens, paired with roasted vegetables, or used as a zesty dip, this versatile dressing is sure to become a kitchen staple. Plus, it’s adaptable for vegan diets and free of preservatives—a fresh and flavorful upgrade to your homemade dressing repertoire!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.5 cup Green olives (pitted)
- 2 cloves Garlic cloves
- 0.5 cup Extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Honey (or maple syrup for a vegan option)
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt (adjust to taste)
- 1 tablespoon Water (if needed for thinning)
Instructions
Place the green olives and garlic cloves in the bowl of a food processor or blender.
Add the olive oil, fresh lemon juice, red wine vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, black pepper, and salt to the bowl.
Blend the mixture until smooth, stopping to scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
Taste the dressing and adjust the seasoning with additional salt or black pepper if desired.
If the dressing is too thick, add water 1 teaspoon at a time and blend until it reaches your desired consistency.
Transfer the dressing to a sealable jar or container and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes to let the flavors meld together.
Shake or stir well before using. Drizzle over your favorite salad or use as a dip for fresh vegetables.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
195 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 21.2 g | 27% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.1 g | 15% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 263 mg | 11% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 2.2 g | 1% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.4 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.1 g | ||
| Protein | 0.2 g | 0% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 10 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 0.4 mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 17 mg | 0% | |
*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.
