Heart-Healthy Greek Vinaigrette
Elevate your salads and marinades with this Heart-Healthy Greek Vinaigrette, a versatile and nutritious dressing that’s ready in just 5 minutes! Made with extra-virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, fresh lemon juice, and a hint of honey, this recipe delivers a perfect balance of tangy, savory, and subtly sweet flavors. Enhanced with Dijon mustard, dried oregano, and a touch of garlic powder, this Mediterranean-inspired vinaigrette is bursting with bold, aromatic goodness while promoting better heart health. Ideal for tossing with crisp greens, drizzling over roasted vegetables, or marinating proteins, it’s crafted with simple pantry staples and free from artificial additives. Plus, it’s easy to store and stays fresh for up to a week, making it a go-to in your healthy cooking repertoire!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.5 cup Extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons Red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper, freshly ground
Instructions
In a medium-sized mixing bowl or a shaker bottle, combine the red wine vinegar, fresh lemon juice, honey, and Dijon mustard.
Whisk or shake well to blend until the honey and mustard are fully dissolved.
Slowly drizzle in the extra-virgin olive oil while continuing to whisk, or add it to the shaker bottle and shake vigorously until the mixture is emulsified.
Add the dried oregano, garlic powder, salt, and freshly ground black pepper to the emulsion.
Whisk or shake again to ensure all the ingredients are thoroughly combined.
Taste the vinaigrette and adjust salt and pepper if necessary.
Transfer the vinaigrette to a sealable jar or container for storage.
Store in the refrigerator for up to one week. Shake well before each use as natural separation may occur.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1101 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 120.2 g | 154% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.5 g | 82% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 710 mg | 31% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 8.8 g | 3% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.6 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.2 g | ||
| Protein | 0.5 g | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 21 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 0.7 mg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 80 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.
