Spiced Garden Salad Dressing
Elevate your salads with the bold and zesty flavors of this Spiced Garden Salad Dressing! Made with a luscious base of extra virgin olive oil and apple cider vinegar, this homemade dressing is naturally sweetened with honey and given a tangy kick from Dijon mustard and freshly squeezed lemon juice. A fragrant medley of ground cumin, coriander, and smoked paprika adds a layer of warmth and complexity, while minced garlic ties it all together. Ready in just 10 minutes, this easy-to-make dressing is perfect for drizzling over fresh greens or roasted vegetables. Let it chill for an hour to allow the vibrant flavors to meld beautifully. Say goodbye to store-bought dressings and enjoy a healthier, flavor-packed alternative with this crowd-pleasing recipe!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.5 cup Extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Honey
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 piece Garlic clove, minced
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground coriander
- 0.25 teaspoon Smoked paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper, freshly ground
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice, freshly squeezed
Instructions
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the extra virgin olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, and freshly squeezed lemon juice.
Whisk the ingredients together until the mixture is well emulsified and smooth.
Add the minced garlic, ground cumin, ground coriander, smoked paprika, salt, and freshly ground black pepper to the bowl.
Whisk again to ensure all the spices are evenly distributed throughout the dressing.
Taste the dressing and adjust the seasoning if needed, adding a pinch more salt or honey depending on your preference.
Transfer the prepared dressing to an airtight jar or container.
Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.
Shake well before use and drizzle over your favorite garden salad. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1136 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 115.6 g | 148% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.1 g | 80% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1531 mg | 67% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 38.4 g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.1 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 34.9 g | ||
| Protein | 0.9 g | 2% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 30 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 1.6 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 102 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.
