Versatile Salad Dressing
Elevate your salads with this quick and easy Versatile Salad Dressing that comes together in just 5 minutes! Made with wholesome ingredients like extra virgin olive oil, tangy balsamic vinegar, zesty Dijon mustard, and a touch of sweet honey, this homemade dressing strikes the perfect balance of flavors. Finely minced garlic adds a punch of freshness, while a splash of water can be added to adjust the consistency to your liking. Whether drizzled over leafy greens, roasted vegetables, or even used as a marinade, this adaptable dressing is a must-have staple for any kitchen. Plus, it's budget-friendly, preservative-free, and can be stored in the refrigerator for up to a week—making it the perfect go-to for meal prep and weeknight dinners.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.5 cup Extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons Balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 1 piece Garlic clove, finely minced
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Water (optional for thinning)
Instructions
In a small bowl or a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper.
Whisk the ingredients together briskly until fully emulsified, or shake the jar vigorously if using one.
Taste the dressing and adjust seasoning as necessary. Add more honey for sweetness, vinegar for tang, or salt and pepper to taste.
If the dressing is too thick, stir in 1–2 tablespoons of water, one at a time, until the desired consistency is reached.
Use immediately or store in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to one week. Shake or whisk before using if the ingredients separate.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1050 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 113.0 g | 145% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.0 g | 80% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 719 mg | 31% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 17.6 g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.5 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.0 g | ||
| Protein | 1.1 g | 2% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 41 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 0.9 mg | 5% | |
| Potassium | 159 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.
