Heart-Healthy Classic Vinaigrette Salad Dressing
Elevate your salad game with this Heart-Healthy Classic Vinaigrette Salad Dressing, a quick and flavorful homemade recipe that blends wholesome ingredients for a guilt-free indulgence. Featuring extra-virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, and a touch of honey, this dressing achieves the perfect balance of tangy and subtly sweet flavors. Minced garlic and freshly squeezed lemon juice add a vibrant kick, while a hint of salt and pepper rounds out the taste. Ready in just 5 minutes, this versatile vinaigrette is ideal for fresh greens, roasted veggies, or grain bowls. Packed with heart-healthy fats and natural ingredients, it’s as nutritious as it is delicious. Easily stored in the fridge for up to a week, this homemade dressing ensures freshness and convenience for every mealtime.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons Extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 1 clove Garlic, minced
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.125 teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Water
- 1 teaspoon Fresh lemon juice
Instructions
In a small bowl, whisk together the red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, and minced garlic until well combined.
Slowly drizzle in the extra-virgin olive oil while continuously whisking the mixture to emulsify the vinaigrette.
Add the salt, freshly ground black pepper, water, and fresh lemon juice to the bowl.
Whisk the mixture again until all ingredients are well incorporated and the vinaigrette is smooth.
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more lemon juice for acidity, or a pinch more salt and pepper as desired.
Transfer the vinaigrette to a glass jar or bottle with a tight-fitting lid for easy shaking before use.
Store the dressing in the refrigerator for up to one week, shaking well before each use to recombine ingredients.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
398 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 41.5 g | 53% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.6 g | 28% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 707 mg | 31% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 7.3 g | 3% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.2 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.9 g | ||
| Protein | 0.3 g | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 9 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 0.2 mg | 1% | |
| Potassium | 35 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.
