Low Sodium Classic Sauce Vinaigrette
Elevate your salads with this vibrant and heart-healthy Low Sodium Classic Sauce Vinaigrette. Crafted in just 10 minutes, this homemade dressing combines the robust flavors of extra-virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, and Dijon mustard, perfectly balanced with a hint of honey and fresh lemon juice for a touch of sweetness and acidity. Minced garlic, black pepper, parsley, and chives add freshness and depth, creating a guilt-free, herbaceous vinaigrette that’s bursting with flavor despite its low sodium content. Perfect for greens, grain bowls, or as a marinade, this easy recipe is a versatile kitchen staple that proves healthier choices can be deliciously bold. Store any leftovers in the fridge for up to a week for quick and convenient mealtime magic.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons Extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon Fresh lemon juice
- 1 clove Minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 0.25 teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Fresh parsley, minced
- 1 tablespoon Fresh chives, minced
Instructions
In a small mixing bowl, combine the red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, freshly squeezed lemon juice, and honey.
Whisk the mixture until the honey and mustard are fully dissolved.
Gradually add the extra-virgin olive oil while constantly whisking the mixture to create a smooth emulsion.
Stir in the minced garlic, freshly ground black pepper, minced parsley, and minced chives.
Taste the vinaigrette and adjust the seasonings if necessary. You may add a little more honey if you prefer a sweeter dressing or more lemon juice if you like it tangier.
Transfer the vinaigrette to a sealed jar or container and shake well before serving.
Store any unused vinaigrette in the refrigerator for up to a week. Shake well again before each use.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
406 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 41.6 g | 53% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.6 g | 28% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 179 mg | 8% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 8.3 g | 3% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.4 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.2 g | ||
| Protein | 0.3 g | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 15 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 0.5 mg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 93 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.
