Heart-Healthy Olive Oil Vinaigrette
Elevate your salads and meals with our Heart-Healthy Olive Oil Vinaigrette, a flavorful and nutritious dressing that's ready in just 10 minutes. Combining the robust richness of extra virgin olive oil with the tangy zest of red wine vinegar and freshly squeezed lemon juice, this recipe is a perfect balance of bright, savory, and slightly sweet flavors, thanks to a touch of honey and Dijon mustard. Minced garlic adds depth, while freshly ground black pepper and a pinch of salt round out the seasoning. Whisking in the olive oil creates a creamy emulsion that clings beautifully to leafy greens, roasted vegetables, or even grilled proteins. Easy to prepare and store for up to a week, this heart-healthy vinaigrette is a versatile, Mediterranean-inspired addition to your kitchen that’s as good for your taste buds as it is for your health.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.5 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 0.25 cup Red Wine Vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard
- 1 whole Garlic Clove, minced
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Freshly Ground Black Pepper
- 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice, freshly squeezed
Instructions
In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, honey, salt, black pepper, and lemon juice until well combined.
Slowly drizzle in the extra virgin olive oil while continuing to whisk the mixture rapidly. This technique will help to emulsify the vinaigrette, giving it a creamy texture.
Once all the olive oil is incorporated, taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary. You might want to add a pinch more salt or a dash of vinegar to balance the flavors according to your preference.
Transfer the vinaigrette to a mason jar or a bottle with a tight-fitting lid. Shake well before using.
This vinaigrette can be stored in the refrigerator for up to a week. If the olive oil solidifies, simply bring it back to room temperature and shake well before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1032 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 115.1 g | 148% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.0 g | 80% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1528 mg | 66% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 8.2 g | 3% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.3 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.1 g | ||
| Protein | 0.4 g | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 13 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 0.4 mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 82 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.
