Light Salad Dressing Fit Back Into Your Skinny Jeans
Elevate your salads with the guilt-free and flavor-packed "Light Salad Dressing Fit Back Into Your Skinny Jeans." This quick and easy homemade dressing takes just 10 minutes to whip up and combines simple, wholesome ingredients like extra virgin olive oil, freshly squeezed lemon juice, and a touch of honey or maple syrup for a naturally sweet and tangy balance. Enhanced with Dijon mustard, balsamic vinegar, and a hint of fresh garlic, this recipe delivers a rich, restaurant-quality taste without the extra calories. Perfect for any dietary preference, this dressing can be thinned with water for a customizable consistency and stores beautifully in the fridge for up to 5 days. Whether you're looking to lighten up your salads or add a burst of freshness to roasted veggies, this healthy salad dressing is your new go-to for clean eating with big flavor.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Honey (or maple syrup for a vegan option)
- 1 clove Garlic clove, minced
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper, freshly ground
- 1 tablespoon Water (optional, for thinning)
Instructions
In a small mixing bowl or a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the olive oil, lemon juice, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey (or maple syrup), and minced garlic.
Add the salt and freshly ground black pepper to the mixture.
If you prefer a thinner consistency, stir or shake in up to 1 tablespoon of water, a little at a time, until the desired texture is reached.
Whisk the ingredients in the bowl until fully emulsified, or if using a jar, seal the lid and shake vigorously for about 20-30 seconds until well combined.
Taste and adjust the seasoning by adding more salt, pepper, or a touch of honey if needed.
Serve immediately over your favorite fresh salad, or store in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 5 days. Shake well before each use.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
298 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 29.1 g | 37% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.0 g | 20% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 711 mg | 31% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 11.9 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.4 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.9 g | ||
| Protein | 0.5 g | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 17 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 0.5 mg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 90 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.
