Heart-Healthy Blush Wine Vinaigrette
Elevate your salads and roasted vegetables with our Heart-Healthy Blush Wine Vinaigrette, a simple yet luxurious dressing that’s bursting with flavor and wholesome goodness. Featuring blush wine vinegar as the star ingredient, this vibrant vinaigrette combines tangy notes with the smooth richness of extra virgin olive oil, complemented by the subtle sweetness of honey and the aromatic depth of fresh thyme. A hint of Dijon mustard brings balance, while minced shallots and fresh lemon juice add refreshing brightness. With just 10 minutes of prep time, this easy vinaigrette is not only cholesterol-friendly but also perfect for clean eating enthusiasts. Ideal for meal preppers, it can be stored for up to a week, making it a versatile addition to your kitchen repertoire. Try it today and redefine healthy eating with a touch of gourmet flair!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons blush wine vinegar
- 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon minced shallot
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
Instructions
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, add the blush wine vinegar, minced shallot, Dijon mustard, honey, and fresh lemon juice.
Whisk these ingredients together until the mustard and honey are well incorporated into the mixture.
Slowly drizzle in the extra virgin olive oil while continuously whisking to create an emulsion.
Season the vinaigrette with salt and freshly ground black pepper according to your taste preferences.
Stir in the fresh thyme leaves, mixing them into the vinaigrette evenly.
Transfer the vinaigrette to a clean jar or bottle and secure it with a lid.
Give the vinaigrette a good shake before serving to ensure the ingredients are well combined.
Store the vinaigrette in the refrigerator for up to one week and shake well before each use.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
530 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 57.1 g | 73% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.0 g | 40% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 707 mg | 31% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 9.2 g | 3% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.6 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.9 g | ||
| Protein | 0.3 g | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 10 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 0.3 mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 58 mg | 1% | |
*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.
