Olive Oil Vinaigrette
Elevate your salads, roasted vegetables, or grain bowls with this simple yet flavorful Olive Oil Vinaigrette recipe—a homemade dressing that comes together in just 10 minutes! Crafted with the richness of extra virgin olive oil, tangy red wine vinegar, and a touch of Dijon mustard, this classic vinaigrette is perfectly balanced with hints of honey for sweetness, garlic for depth, and lemon juice for freshness. The secret lies in the emulsification process, ensuring a smooth and creamy texture that clings beautifully to every bite. Whether you're preparing it fresh or storing it for later, this versatile vinaigrette is a must-have for dressing up your meals. Easy, quick, and loaded with bold flavors, it’s the ultimate go-to for healthy, homemade dressings.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 clove garlic
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
Begin by mincing the garlic clove finely. You want it to be as fine as possible to evenly distribute the flavor in the vinaigrette.
In a small mixing bowl, combine the minced garlic with the red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and black pepper. The vinegar will help to emulsify the dressing when combined with the mustard.
Slowly drizzle in the extra virgin olive oil while constantly whisking the mixture. This helps to create a smooth emulsion, resulting in a well-blended vinaigrette.
Add the freshly squeezed lemon juice to the mixture. This adds a fresh, acidic note that complements the olive oil beautifully.
Continue to whisk the vinaigrette until all the ingredients are thoroughly combined, and the dressing is smooth and thickened to your liking.
Taste the vinaigrette and adjust seasoning with additional salt, pepper, or honey if needed.
Transfer the vinaigrette to a serving jar or container. It can be stored in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Before serving, shake or whisk the vinaigrette again to ensure it is well emulsified.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
402 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 43.0 g | 55% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.0 g | 30% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 706 mg | 31% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 7.5 g | 3% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.2 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.0 g | ||
| Protein | 0.3 g | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 10 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 0.3 mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 42 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.
