Summer Vinaigrette
Brighten up your summer meals with this zesty and refreshing Summer Vinaigrette, the perfect dressing for any seasonal salad. Bursting with fresh flavors, this easy-to-make vinaigrette blends extra virgin olive oil, tangy lemon juice, white wine vinegar, and a touch of honey for natural sweetness. Dijon mustard and a hint of minced garlic add depth, while chopped basil infuses a fragrant, herbaceous twist. Ready in just 10 minutes, this versatile recipe is ideal for drizzling over garden-fresh greens, grilled vegetables, or even as a marinade for light proteins. With its vibrant, well-balanced flavor and effortless preparation, this homemade vinaigrette is a must-have for summer dining.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.5 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
- 1.5 teaspoons honey
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1 medium garlic clove
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil leaves
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
Instructions
Peel and finely mince the garlic clove.
Chop the fresh basil leaves into small pieces.
In a small bowl or jar with a sealed lid, combine the olive oil, lemon juice, white wine vinegar, honey, and Dijon mustard.
Add the minced garlic, chopped basil, salt, and black pepper to the bowl or jar.
Whisk the ingredients thoroughly if using a bowl, or securely close the lid of the jar and shake vigorously until the mixture is well combined and emulsified.
Taste and adjust seasoning, adding more salt or honey if necessary to balance the flavors.
Serve immediately over your favorite summer salad or store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Shake or stir well before each use if the ingredients separate.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
54 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2 mg | 0% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 13.2 g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.3 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.7 g | ||
| Protein | 0.6 g | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 15 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 0.3 mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 98 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.
