Mediterranean Diet Onion Vinaigrette

Elevate your salads and roasted vegetables with this bright and zesty Mediterranean Diet Onion Vinaigrette! Featuring a harmonious blend of finely minced red onion, robust extra virgin olive oil, tangy red wine vinegar, and a touch of fresh lemon juice, this dressing is bursting with vibrant Mediterranean flavors. The addition of Dijon mustard, honey, and dried oregano ensures a perfect balance of zest and sweetness, while garlic adds a subtle savory kick. Ready in just 10 minutes with no cooking required, this easy vinaigrette recipe is ideal for meal prep and pairs beautifully with greens, grain bowls, or marinated proteins. Store it in your fridge to let the flavors meld and enjoy a refreshing homemade dressing that's as healthy as it is delicious!

Nutriscore Rating: 53/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1 small Red onion
• 0.5 cup Extra virgin olive oil
• 0.25 cup Red wine vinegar
• 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon Honey
• 1 clove Garlic
• 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Peel and finely dice the small red onion. You should have about 1/4 cup of minced onion.

Step 2

Peel and finely mince the garlic clove.

Step 3

In a medium bowl, whisk together the red wine vinegar, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and honey until well combined.

Step 4

Slowly drizzle in the extra virgin olive oil while continuing to whisk, ensuring the mixture emulsifies.

Step 5

Stir in the minced onion, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper until evenly distributed.

Step 6

Taste the vinaigrette and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more salt, pepper, or vinegar according to personal preference.

Step 7

Transfer the vinaigrette to a jar with a tight-fitting lid for easy storage and shaking before use.

Step 8

Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld, though it can be used immediately if necessary.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(338.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1061.1

Total Fat 113.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 16.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1301.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 19.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 2.5g	0%
Total Sugars 11.2g
Protein 1.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 50.9mg	0%
Iron 0.9mg	0%
Potassium 267.3mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 92.2%

Protein: 0.6%

Carbs: 7.2%