Sugar-Free House Vinaigrette
Elevate your salads and meals with this Sugar-Free House Vinaigrette, a quick and easy recipe that’s bursting with bold, balanced flavors and perfect for health-conscious eaters. Made with extra virgin olive oil, tangy balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, and fresh lemon juice, this dressing skips the sugar yet delivers on taste with aromatic garlic, dried herbs like oregano and basil, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Ready in just 10 minutes, this homemade vinaigrette is emulsified to silky perfection, making it ideal not only for drizzling over leafy greens but also as a marinade for grilled vegetables or protein. Wholesome, versatile, and packed with Mediterranean-inspired flavors, this sugar-free dressing is a must-try for anyone seeking a clean-eating upgrade to their meals.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.75 cup Extra virgin olive oil
- 0.25 cup Balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon Fresh lemon juice
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon Dried basil
Instructions
In a small mixing bowl, combine the balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, dried oregano, and dried basil.
Whisk the ingredients together until well blended.
Slowly drizzle in the extra virgin olive oil while continuously whisking the mixture. This will help emulsify the vinaigrette.
Continue whisking until the oil is fully incorporated and the vinaigrette is smooth and slightly thickened.
Taste the vinaigrette and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more salt or pepper to taste.
Transfer the vinaigrette to a clean glass jar or bottle with a tight-fitting lid.
Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.
Shake well before using. Enjoy over your favorite salad or as a marinade for grilled vegetables or poultry.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1538 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 171.1 g | 219% | |
| Saturated Fat | 24.0 g | 120% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1541 mg | 67% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 13.9 g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.6 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.4 g | ||
| Protein | 0.9 g | 2% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 50 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 1.3 mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 188 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.
