Mount Vernon Vinaigrette Dressing
Brighten up your salads and more with this elegant Mount Vernon Vinaigrette Dressing, a zesty homemade blend that’s as versatile as it is flavorful. Featuring the perfect balance of extra virgin olive oil, tangy red wine vinegar, and a touch of honey for sweetness, this vinaigrette is elevated with fragrant dried oregano and thyme, a hint of Dijon mustard, and freshly squeezed lemon juice for a citrusy kick. Ready in just 10 minutes with no cooking required, it’s a quick and easy dressing that pairs beautifully with fresh greens, roasted veggies, or even as a marinade for chicken or seafood. Wholesome, fresh, and bursting with bold flavors, this classic dressing will quickly become a staple in your kitchen.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.75 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 0.25 cup red wine vinegar
- 1.5 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 clove minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon dried thyme
- 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
- 0.25 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Instructions
In a medium-sized bowl or a large measuring cup, whisk together the red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, minced garlic, dried oregano, dried thyme, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper until well combined.
Slowly pour the extra virgin olive oil into the bowl in a thin, steady stream while continuously whisking to emulsify the mixture. This ensures the oil and vinegar blend smoothly.
Once emulsified, whisk in the freshly squeezed lemon juice to add brightness to the dressing.
Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Add a pinch more salt, a touch of honey, or a splash of vinegar depending on your preference.
Transfer the dressing to a glass jar or bottle with a lid for storage. Shake well before each use, as natural separation may occur.
Enjoy the Mount Vernon Vinaigrette over fresh greens, roasted vegetables, or as a marinade for chicken or seafood.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1573 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 172.7 g | 221% | |
| Saturated Fat | 24.0 g | 120% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 875 mg | 38% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 20.4 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.7 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 17.6 g | ||
| Protein | 0.3 g | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 24 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 0.9 mg | 5% | |
| Potassium | 99 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.
