Salad Dressing for Teenage Boys and Their Families
Elevate family mealtime with this versatile and crowd-pleasing "Salad Dressing for Teenage Boys and Their Families"! Designed to appeal to even the pickiest eaters, this quick 5-minute recipe combines a perfect balance of rich olive oil, tangy balsamic vinegar, and a touch of honey for sweetness. A hint of Dijon mustard and garlic powder adds depth, while optional Parmesan cheese enhances its creamy, savory notes. Customizable to your taste, this dressing can be easily thinned with water for a smoother consistency and pairs beautifully with fresh greens, roasted vegetables, or as a flavorful dipping sauce. Easy to prepare and packed with wholesome ingredients, this go-to dressing will quickly become a household favorite. Perfect for busy families seeking healthy, homemade salad dressing ideas!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Olive oil
- 0.25 cup Balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Honey
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese (optional)
- 2 tablespoons Water (optional, for thinning)
Instructions
In a medium-sized mixing bowl or a mason jar with a lid, combine the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, and Dijon mustard.
Add the garlic powder, salt, and black pepper to the mixture.
If desired, stir in the grated Parmesan cheese for a rich, cheesy flavor profile.
Whisk all the ingredients together vigorously until the dressing is well emulsified, or if using a mason jar, secure the lid and shake well.
Taste the dressing and adjust the seasoning (add more salt, pepper, or honey for sweetness, if needed).
If the dressing is too thick, gradually add water, one tablespoon at a time, to reach your preferred consistency while whisking or shaking between additions.
Serve immediately drizzled over fresh greens, grilled vegetables, or as a dipping sauce for crunchy veggies. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week. Shake well before each use.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2278 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 229.6 g | 294% | |
| Saturated Fat | 36.3 g | 182% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 21.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 9 mg | 3% | |
| Sodium | 1688 mg | 73% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 47.7 g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.4 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 43.5 g | ||
| Protein | 4.7 g | 9% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 158 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 2.6 mg | 14% | |
| Potassium | 201 mg | 4% | |
*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.
