House Vinaigrette
Elevate your salads with this quick and easy House Vinaigrette recipe, a perfectly balanced dressing that’s ready in just 10 minutes. Made with pantry staples like extra-virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, and a touch of honey, this homemade vinaigrette strikes the perfect harmony between tangy and sweet. Freshly minced garlic adds a hint of spice, while a simple emulsion technique ensures a silky, well-blended texture. Ideal for drizzling over leafy greens, roasted vegetables, or grain bowls, this versatile dressing will quickly become a staple in your kitchen. With no added preservatives, it’s fresh, wholesome, and can be stored in the refrigerator for up to a week—simply shake and serve! Perfect for those seeking a classic yet flavorful homemade salad dressing.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.75 cup Extra-virgin olive oil
- 0.25 cup Red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 1 unit Garlic clove, minced
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, add the minced garlic, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and freshly ground black pepper.
Pour the red wine vinegar into the bowl with the garlic and mustard mixture.
Begin whisking the contents of the bowl slowly to combine them. This will create the vinegar base of your vinaigrette.
While whisking continuously, slowly drizzle in the extra-virgin olive oil. This should be done gradually to ensure the oil emulsifies with the vinegar, forming a smooth and well-blended dressing.
Once all the olive oil has been incorporated, continue whisking until the vinaigrette is smooth and well-emulsified.
Taste the vinaigrette and adjust seasoning by adding more salt or pepper if needed.
Transfer the vinaigrette to a clean jar or bottle with a tight-fitting lid. This allows for easy storage and shaking before use.
Store the vinaigrette in the refrigerator for up to one week. Shake well before each use to re-emulsify the ingredients.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1685 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 181.6 g | 233% | |
| Saturated Fat | 24.7 g | 123% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1532 mg | 67% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 18.7 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.3 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 17.2 g | ||
| Protein | 0.4 g | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 13 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 0.4 mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 73 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.
