Spicy Dijon Salad Dressing
Elevate your salads with this bold and zesty Spicy Dijon Salad Dressing, a homemade blend that strikes the perfect balance between tangy, sweet, and spicy flavors. Featuring Dijon mustard, a touch of honey, and apple cider vinegar, this dressing gets a flavor-packed kick from minced garlic and crushed red pepper flakes. Whisked to creamy perfection with extra-virgin olive oil, it’s ready in just 5 minutes, making it an easy and versatile condiment for any meal. Whether drizzled over mixed greens, roasted vegetables, or used as a marinade, this vibrant dressing is sure to become your go-to for adding a pop of flavor to your dishes. Perfect for those who crave a spicy twist on classic vinaigrettes, it's as simple to prepare as it is delicious!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 0.25 cup Extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
- 1 clove Garlic clove, minced
- 0.5 teaspoon Crushed red pepper flakes
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the Dijon mustard and honey until smooth and well combined.
Add the apple cider vinegar to the mixture and stir until fully incorporated.
While whisking continuously, slowly drizzle in the extra-virgin olive oil to create a creamy, emulsified dressing.
Add the minced garlic, crushed red pepper flakes, salt, and freshly ground black pepper to the dressing, stirring well to combine.
Taste the dressing and adjust the seasoning if needed, adding more honey for sweetness or vinegar for tanginess.
Transfer the dressing to a jar or airtight container and refrigerate for at least 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Shake well before serving. Drizzle over your favorite salad and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
662 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 65.6 g | 84% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.2 g | 41% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1285 mg | 56% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 19.2 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.4 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 17.3 g | ||
| Protein | 0.4 g | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 12 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 0.4 mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 56 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.
