Heart-Healthy Balsamic Vinaigrette
Elevate your salads with this Heart-Healthy Balsamic Vinaigrette, a simple yet flavorful dressing packed with wholesome, nutrient-rich ingredients. Crafted with premium extra virgin olive oil, tangy balsamic vinegar, smooth Dijon mustard, and a touch of honey, this vinaigrette strikes the perfect balance between savory and sweet. Minced garlic adds a bold kick, while a hint of salt and black pepper brings everything together. Ready in just 10 minutes, this healthy, homemade dressing is free from preservatives and ideal for enhancing everything from crisp greens to roasted vegetables. Whether you're meal-prepping or hosting a dinner party, this easy recipe is sure to impress. Shake well before serving and savor every drizzle! Keywords: heart-healthy vinaigrette, balsamic dressing, homemade salad dressing, easy healthy recipes, olive oil dressing.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.5 cup Extra virgin olive oil
- 0.25 cup Balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 1 clove Garlic, minced
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
In a small mixing bowl or a mason jar, combine the balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, and minced garlic.
Whisk together until the ingredients are well blended, or if using a mason jar, seal and shake vigorously for about 30 seconds.
Slowly drizzle in the extra virgin olive oil while whisking continuously to emulsify the vinaigrette.
Add the salt and black pepper, then whisk again to combine.
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, consider adding more honey for sweetness or a pinch of salt for taste.
Transfer the vinaigrette to a sealable container and refrigerate until ready to use.
Shake well before each use to recombine the ingredients.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1112 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 115.0 g | 147% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.0 g | 80% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 952 mg | 41% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 28.8 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.2 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 26.2 g | ||
| Protein | 0.7 g | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 35 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 1.1 mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 165 mg | 4% | |
*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.
