Taste of France Salad Dressing
Elevate your salads to new culinary heights with this vibrant and flavor-packed Taste of France Salad Dressing. This quick and easy recipe combines the robust richness of extra-virgin olive oil with the tangy complexity of red wine vinegar and Dijon mustard. A touch of honey and fresh lemon juice adds the perfect balance of sweetness and acidity, while minced garlic and a medley of fresh herbs—thyme and parsley—infuse each bite with aromatic French-inspired flair. Ready in just 5 minutes, this versatile dressing is perfect for drizzling over crisp greens, roasted veggies, or even as a marinade. Impress your guests with this homemade vinaigrette that’s as simple as it is elegant!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 tablespoons Extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 1 unit Garlic clove, minced
- 1 teaspoon Fresh lemon juice
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon Fresh thyme leaves, chopped
- 1 teaspoon Fresh parsley, finely chopped
Instructions
In a medium-sized bowl, combine the red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, minced garlic, and fresh lemon juice.
Whisk the mixture until the ingredients are well blended and emulsified.
Slowly drizzle in the extra-virgin olive oil while continuing to whisk vigorously. This will help create a creamy and cohesive dressing.
Stir in the salt, ground black pepper, fresh thyme leaves, and chopped parsley.
Taste the dressing and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more salt, pepper, or honey to suit your preference.
Transfer the dressing to a jar or airtight container and refrigerate if not using immediately. Bring to room temperature and shake well before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
758 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 82.0 g | 105% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.2 g | 56% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 710 mg | 31% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 7.6 g | 3% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.3 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.9 g | ||
| Protein | 0.4 g | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 14 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 0.5 mg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 63 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.
