Heart-Healthy Apple Cider Vinaigrette
Elevate your salads and sides with this Heart-Healthy Apple Cider Vinaigrette, a simple yet flavorful dressing perfect for those seeking a wholesome alternative. Made with tangy apple cider vinegar, extra virgin olive oil, and a touch of honey for natural sweetness, this vinaigrette is balanced with Dijon mustard, fresh garlic, and a hint of zesty lemon juice. Its silky, emulsified texture is achieved through an easy whisking technique, requiring just 10 minutes of prep. Packed with nutritious ingredients and free from artificial additives, this vinaigrette is ideal for dressing crisp greens, drizzling over roasted vegetables, or adding a heart-healthy flair to any dish. Refrigerate for freshness and enjoy its bold, harmonious flavors all week long! Perfect for clean-eating enthusiasts and those searching for homemade, preservative-free salad dressing recipes.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.25 cup Apple cider vinegar
- 0.5 cup Extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 1 clove Garlic
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Lemon juice
Instructions
Peel the garlic and finely mince it until it becomes almost paste-like.
In a small mixing bowl, add the minced garlic, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, black pepper, and lemon juice.
Whisk the ingredients together until well combined.
Slowly stream in the extra virgin olive oil while continuously whisking. This helps to emulsify the olive oil with the rest of the ingredients, giving the vinaigrette a smooth and cohesive consistency.
Taste the vinaigrette and adjust the seasoning with more salt or pepper, if necessary.
Transfer the vinaigrette to a glass jar or a dressing bottle for easy storage and shaking before each use.
Refrigerate the vinaigrette for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld. Shake well before each use.
The vinaigrette can be stored in the refrigerator for up to one week. Use it to dress green salads, or drizzle it over grilled vegetables or roasted potatoes for a heart-healthy flavor boost.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1074 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 115.0 g | 147% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.0 g | 80% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1530 mg | 67% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 19.4 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.2 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 17.6 g | ||
| Protein | 0.4 g | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 13 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 0.4 mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 79 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.
