Simple Vinaigrette Dressing
Elevate your salads with this quick and flavorful Simple Vinaigrette Dressing—a must-have recipe for home cooks seeking a fresh, homemade touch. Made with pantry staples like extra-virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, and a whisper of honey, this dressing strikes the perfect balance of tangy, savory, and subtly sweet flavors. A hint of finely minced garlic adds depth, while freshly ground black pepper and a pinch of salt round out the seasoning. Ready in just 5 minutes, this versatile vinaigrette is perfect for drizzling over leafy greens, roasted vegetables, or even grain bowls. It’s an effortless, healthier alternative to store-bought dressings, and it keeps beautifully in the refrigerator for up to a week. Make every meal shine with this classic homemade vinaigrette!
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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, finely minced
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
In a small bowl or jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper.
Whisk the ingredients together briskly if using a bowl, or shake the jar vigorously until the mixture is emulsified and fully combined.
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed, adding a bit more honey for sweetness, vinegar for acidity, or salt and pepper to taste.
Use immediately or store in the refrigerator for up to one week. Shake or whisk before each use if the dressing separates.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
397 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 41.5 g | 53% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.6 g | 28% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 708 mg | 31% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 7.1 g | 3% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.3 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.7 g | ||
| Protein | 0.3 g | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 9 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 0.3 mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 33 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.
