Heart-Healthy Onion Vinaigrette
Brighten your salads and dishes with this quick, flavorful Heart-Healthy Onion Vinaigrette! Featuring the natural sweetness of red onion and honey balanced by zesty lemon juice, tangy balsamic vinegar, and a hint of Dijon mustard, this recipe offers a perfect blend of savory and sweet. Extra-virgin olive oil forms the heart-healthy base, while fresh parsley and garlic add vibrancy and depth. Ready in just 10 minutes, this homemade vinaigrette is free from preservatives and packed with wholesome ingredients, making it a nutritious alternative to store-bought dressings. Perfect for drizzling over greens, roasted vegetables, or grains, it's a versatile addition to your kitchen repertoire. Serve fresh or store for up to a week—every spoonful bursts with flavor!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.5 cup red onion
- 0.25 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 0.25 cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 clove garlic
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
Finely chop 1/2 cup of red onion and set aside.
Mince 1 clove of garlic.
Chop 2 tablespoons of fresh parsley finely.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the extra-virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, fresh lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and honey until well combined.
Add the chopped red onion, minced garlic, chopped parsley, salt, and ground black pepper.
Whisk the mixture until all ingredients are fully incorporated and the vinaigrette has a smooth consistency.
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed, adding more salt or pepper to suit your preference.
Allow the vinaigrette to sit at room temperature for about 10 minutes before serving to let the flavors meld.
Store any leftover vinaigrette in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week. Shake well before using.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
676 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 62.8 g | 81% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.2 g | 41% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1550 mg | 67% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 27.1 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.9 g | 7% | |
| Total Sugars | 19.0 g | ||
| Protein | 1.9 g | 4% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 66 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 1.6 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 369 mg | 8% | |
*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.
