Low Sodium Classic Olive Oil Vinegar Dressing
Elevate your salads with this Low Sodium Classic Olive Oil Vinegar Dressing, a heart-healthy twist on a timeless favorite. Crafted with extra virgin olive oil, tangy red wine vinegar, and a hint of Dijon mustard, this homemade dressing is packed with bold flavors while keeping sodium levels in check—perfect for those mindful of their intake. Minced garlic, honey, black pepper, onion powder, and oregano round out the seasoning profile, offering a sublime balance of zesty and savory notes. Ready in just 10 minutes, this easy-to-make recipe requires no cooking and yields enough to dress up to eight servings. Ideal for greens, pasta salads, or even as a marinade, this versatile low sodium salad dressing will become your go-to for fresh and flavorful meals.
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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 clove Garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper, freshly ground
- 0.25 teaspoon Onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Dried oregano
Instructions
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the Dijon mustard and minced garlic.
Slowly whisk in the extra virgin olive oil until well combined with the mustard and garlic.
Add the red wine vinegar to the olive oil mixture, and whisk until the ingredients are fully emulsified.
Stir in the honey, ensuring it is fully dissolved in the mixture.
Add the black pepper, onion powder, and dried oregano, and whisk again until the seasonings are evenly distributed throughout the dressing.
Taste the dressing and adjust any flavors to your liking, mindful of keeping the sodium content low.
Transfer the dressing to a glass jar or a dressing bottle for storage.
Refrigerate the dressing for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld. 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 | 347 mg | 15% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 7.9 g | 3% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.5 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.8 g | ||
| Protein | 0.4 g | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 21 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 0.5 mg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 76 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.
