The Ultimate Salad Dressing
Transform your salads with "The Ultimate Salad Dressing," a perfectly balanced, homemade vinaigrette that combines the richness of extra-virgin olive oil with the tang of balsamic vinegar, the zesty punch of Dijon mustard, and a touch of sweetness from honey or maple syrup for a vegan twist. Enhanced with freshly minced garlic, a splash of lemon juice, and a sprinkle of salt and black pepper, this versatile dressing is whisked to creamy perfection in just 10 minutes. Whether drizzled over crisp greens, roasted vegetables, or grain bowls, this easy-to-make dressing elevates every bite. Plus, it's batch-friendly, storing for up to a week, so you can enjoy gourmet-quality salads anytime!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.5 cup Extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons Balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon Honey (or maple syrup for vegan option)
- 1 clove Garlic
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper (freshly ground)
- 2 tablespoons Water (optional, for thinning)
Instructions
Peel and finely mince the garlic clove or smash it into a paste with the side of your knife.
In a medium-sized mixing bowl or a salad dressing shaker, combine the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey (or maple syrup), garlic, and lemon juice.
Whisk the ingredients together vigorously until the dressing is fully emulsified and creamy. Alternatively, shake the dressing well in a tightly sealed jar.
Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Adjust the seasoning to taste.
If the dressing is too thick for your liking, add 1-2 tablespoons of water and whisk or shake again until well combined.
Transfer the dressing to a clean jar or a small jug for serving.
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week. Shake well before each use.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1195 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 122.1 g | 157% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.4 g | 82% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1542 mg | 67% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 27.6 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.3 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 24.8 g | ||
| Protein | 0.7 g | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 31 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 0.9 mg | 5% | |
| Potassium | 153 mg | 3% | |
*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.
