Elevate your salads with the irresistible Vidalia Honey Vinaigrette—a quick, homemade dressing bursting with sweet and tangy flavors. This recipe features the star ingredient, Vidalia onion, prized for its mild sweetness, perfectly balanced by golden honey, zesty apple cider vinegar, and a touch of creamy Dijon mustard. The blend of olive oil and seasonings creates a velvety texture that coats your greens beautifully. Ready in just 10 minutes, this versatile vinaigrette can be drizzled over salads, roasted vegetables, or used as a marinade for grilled meats. With its fresh, wholesome ingredients and customizable flavor profile, this dressing is sure to become a staple in your kitchen. Perfect for meal prep, it keeps well in the refrigerator, ensuring you have a delicious, healthy option on hand all week long.
Peel and coarsely chop half of a medium Vidalia onion.
In a blender or food processor, combine the chopped Vidalia onion, honey, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, olive oil, salt, black pepper, and water.
Blend on high until the mixture is smooth and emulsified, about 30-60 seconds.
Taste the vinaigrette and adjust seasoning if needed, adding more honey for sweetness or vinegar for tanginess.
Transfer the vinaigrette to a clean jar or bottle with a tight-fitting lid.
Shake well before serving and refrigerate any leftovers for up to one week.
Calories |
1267 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 115.0 g | 147% | |
| Saturated Fat | 17.4 g | 87% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 10.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1537 mg | 67% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 58.3 g | 21% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.1 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 56.3 g | ||
| Protein | 0.9 g | 2% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 23 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 1.4 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 180 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.