Salad Dressing
Elevate your salads with this quick and easy homemade salad dressing that’s bursting with flavor and ready in just 5 minutes! Made with pantry staples like extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, and a touch of honey, this tangy-sweet blend is perfectly balanced with the addition of fresh garlic, salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Whisked to creamy perfection or shaken up in a jar, this versatile dressing pairs beautifully with a variety of greens, roasted vegetables, or grain bowls. Plus, it’s a healthier, preservative-free alternative to store-bought options! Whip up a batch today and enjoy fresh, vibrant flavors all week long. Keywords: homemade salad dressing, balsamic vinaigrette, quick salad dressing recipe, healthy salad dressing.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
- 1.5 tablespoons Balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 1 clove Garlic, finely minced or grated
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper, freshly ground
Instructions
In a small bowl or jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, and honey.
Add the minced garlic, salt, and freshly ground black pepper to the mixture.
Whisk together vigorously with a fork or small whisk until the ingredients are fully emulsified. Alternatively, if using a jar, screw on the lid tightly and shake well until combined.
Taste the dressing and adjust seasoning if needed—add more honey for sweetness, vinegar for tanginess, or salt and pepper as desired.
Use immediately to dress your salad or store in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Shake well before using if refrigerated.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
419 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 43.0 g | 55% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.0 g | 30% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 712 mg | 31% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 11.2 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.3 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.3 g | ||
| Protein | 0.4 g | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 19 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 0.5 mg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 77 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.
