Martini Dressing
Elevate your salads and side dishes with the sophisticated flair of Martini Dressing, a savory vinaigrette inspired by the classic cocktail. This recipe combines gin, dry vermouth, and olive brine for a bold, bracing flavor, balanced with the richness of extra virgin olive oil and a zesty kick of fresh lemon juice. Dijon mustard and minced garlic bring depth and tang, while finely chopped green olives add a briny, textural element. Ready in just 10 minutes, this versatile dressing is perfect for drizzling over crisp greens, seafood salads, or even grilled vegetables. Whether you’re hosting a dinner party or looking to add an elegant twist to your weeknight meals, Martini Dressing is your go-to recipe for sophistication in every bite.
Log this recipe in SnapCalorie
Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons gin
- 1 tablespoon dry vermouth
- 1 tablespoon olive brine
- 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 clove minced garlic
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped green olives
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the gin, dry vermouth, olive brine, and fresh lemon juice.
Whisk in the Dijon mustard until fully incorporated and smooth.
Add the minced garlic, chopped green olives, salt, and black pepper to the bowl.
Slowly pour in the extra virgin olive oil while continuously whisking to emulsify the dressing.
Taste the dressing and adjust seasoning if necessary. Add a pinch more salt or a splash of olive brine for extra tang, if desired.
Transfer the dressing to a sealed container or jar and refrigerate until ready to use.
Shake or stir well before serving over crisp greens, seafood salads, or grilled vegetables.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
612 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 59.6 g | 76% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.4 g | 42% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1548 mg | 67% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 4.1 g | 1% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.7 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.4 g | ||
| Protein | 0.2 g | 0% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 14 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 0.4 mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 44 mg | 1% | |
*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.
