My Favorite Oil and Vinegar Dressing
Elevate your salads with "My Favorite Oil and Vinegar Dressing," a quick, flavor-packed recipe that comes together in just 5 minutes! Featuring a perfectly balanced blend of extra virgin olive oil, tangy red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, and a touch of honey, this classic dressing is brightened with minced garlic and seasoned to perfection with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Whisk or shake the ingredients into a smooth, emulsified dressing that’s ideal for drizzling over fresh greens, using as a marinade, or enhancing your favorite side dishes. With its simple preparation and pantry-staple ingredients, this homemade dressing is a healthier, tastier alternative to store-bought varieties. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to a week for effortless meal prep! Keywords: oil and vinegar dressing, homemade salad dressing, quick dressing recipe, healthy vinaigrette.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 1 clove Garlic clove (minced)
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
In a small bowl or a mason jar with a lid, combine the olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, and honey.
Add the minced garlic clove, salt, and freshly ground black pepper to the mixture.
Whisk the ingredients together until they are emulsified into a smooth dressing. Alternatively, if using a mason jar, secure the lid tightly and shake vigorously until everything is well combined.
Taste the dressing and adjust seasoning if necessary (add more salt, pepper, or a touch of honey depending on your preference).
Use immediately on salads, as a marinade, or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
405 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 43.0 g | 55% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.0 g | 30% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1298 mg | 56% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 7.8 g | 3% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.3 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.7 g | ||
| Protein | 0.4 g | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 14 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 0.4 mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 52 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.
