Heart-Healthy Classic Sauce Vinaigrette
Elevate your salads and dishes with this Heart-Healthy Classic Sauce Vinaigrette, a wholesome twist on a timeless recipe. Crafted with the richness of extra-virgin olive oil and the tangy depth of balsamic vinegar, this homemade dressing is enhanced by a touch of Dijon mustard, fresh garlic, and a subtle hint of honey for natural sweetness. Freshly squeezed lemon juice adds brightness, while salt and ground black pepper bring out perfectly balanced flavors. Ready in just 10 minutes, this quick and easy vinaigrette is packed with heart-healthy fats and free from preservatives, making it the perfect addition to your health-conscious kitchen. Use it to dress salads, drizzle over roasted veggies, or as a marinade for grilled proteins, and enjoy bold, fresh flavors in every bite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.5 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 0.25 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 clove minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
In a medium mixing bowl, add the balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, honey, and freshly squeezed lemon juice.
Whisk the ingredients together until they are well combined.
Slowly drizzle in the extra-virgin olive oil while continuously whisking to emulsify the mixture. This should create a thick and homogenous vinaigrette.
Season the vinaigrette with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Start with 0.25 teaspoon each, then adjust as desired.
Once the vinaigrette is well mixed, transfer it into a sealable jar or a bottle with a tight lid for easy storage.
Shake well before each use to recombine the ingredients. Store in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1163 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 122.1 g | 157% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.5 g | 82% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1013 mg | 44% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 18.2 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.2 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 15.1 g | ||
| Protein | 0.5 g | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 30 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 0.9 mg | 5% | |
| Potassium | 170 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.
