Perfect Vinaigrette
Elevate your salads with the "Perfect Vinaigrette," a quick and versatile dressing that comes together in just 5 minutes! Crafted with pantry staples like extra-virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, and a touch of honey, this homemade vinaigrette strikes the ideal balance of tangy, savory, and slightly sweet flavors. A hint of minced garlic adds depth, while a drizzle-in technique ensures the olive oil emulsifies beautifully for a silky-smooth texture. This crowd-pleasing recipe is easy to adapt—simply tweak the sweetness or acidity to your liking. Perfect for fresh greens, roasted vegetables, or even as a marinade, this vinaigrette is a must-have in your kitchen arsenal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.75 cups Extra-virgin olive oil
- 0.25 cups Red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 1 clove (minced) Garlic
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
Instructions
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, and minced garlic.
Slowly drizzle in the extra-virgin olive oil while whisking constantly to create an emulsified mixture.
Season with salt and black pepper, whisking to incorporate evenly.
Taste and adjust seasoning, adding more vinegar for tanginess, honey for sweetness, or olive oil to mellow the flavor if needed.
Transfer to a glass jar or bottle with a tight-fitting lid for storage.
Shake well before each use to re-emulsify the vinaigrette if it separates.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1642 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 181.6 g | 233% | |
| Saturated Fat | 24.7 g | 123% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1531 mg | 67% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 7.0 g | 3% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.2 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.8 g | ||
| Protein | 0.3 g | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 12 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 0.4 mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 66 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.
