Salad Vinaigrette
Elevate your salads with this quick and easy homemade Salad Vinaigrette, a perfect harmony of tangy, sweet, and savory flavors. Made with kitchen staples like extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, and a touch of honey, this classic vinaigrette comes together in just five minutes. A hint of minced garlic adds depth, while freshly ground black pepper and a pinch of salt balance the flavors perfectly. Whether whisked to silky perfection or shaken in a jar for convenience, this versatile dressing pairs beautifully with everything from crisp greens to roasted veggies. Best of all, you can customize it to taste and store leftovers for up to a week. Say goodbye to store-bought dressings—this easy vinaigrette recipe will become your go-to for fresh, flavorful salads!
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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
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
In a small mixing bowl or jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, and minced garlic.
Slowly drizzle in the extra virgin olive oil while whisking continuously until the mixture is emulsified. If using a jar, add the olive oil and shake vigorously to combine.
Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste, adjusting as needed.
Taste the vinaigrette and adjust any ingredient amounts for balance, such as adding more honey for sweetness or vinegar for tanginess.
Use immediately on your favorite salad, or store in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 1 week. Shake or stir well before using if the vinaigrette separates.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
401 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 43.0 g | 55% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.0 g | 30% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 707 mg | 31% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 6.8 g | 2% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.7 g | ||
| Protein | 0.2 g | 0% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 7 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 0.2 mg | 1% | |
| Potassium | 37 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.
