Heart-Healthy Blush Wine Vinaigrette

Elevate your salads with this refreshing and flavorful Heart-Healthy Blush Wine Vinaigrette! Crafted in just 10 minutes, this recipe combines the tangy brightness of blush wine vinegar with the richness of extra virgin olive oil, enhanced by fresh lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and a touch of honey for natural sweetness. Minced shallots and fresh thyme infuse aromatic depth, while a sprinkle of salt and freshly ground black pepper perfects the seasoning. This light and zesty vinaigrette is not only delicious but also heart-conscious, thanks to the olive oil’s healthy fats. Ideal for drizzling over greens, roasted vegetables, or grilled chicken, this versatile dressing is a must-have for effortless gourmet meals. Stored in your fridge, it’s ready to shake and serve for up to a week!

Nutriscore Rating: 42/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons blush wine vinegar
• 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon minced shallot
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves

Directions

Step 1

In a medium-sized mixing bowl, add the blush wine vinegar, minced shallot, Dijon mustard, honey, and fresh lemon juice.

Step 2

Whisk these ingredients together until the mustard and honey are well incorporated into the mixture.

Step 3

Slowly drizzle in the extra virgin olive oil while continuously whisking to create an emulsion.

Step 4

Season the vinaigrette with salt and freshly ground black pepper according to your taste preferences.

Step 5

Stir in the fresh thyme leaves, mixing them into the vinaigrette evenly.

Step 6

Transfer the vinaigrette to a clean jar or bottle and secure it with a lid.

Step 7

Give the vinaigrette a good shake before serving to ensure the ingredients are well combined.

Step 8

Store the vinaigrette in the refrigerator for up to one week and shake well before each use.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(129.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	529.9

Total Fat 57.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 8.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 706.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 9.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 0.6g	0%
Total Sugars 6.9g
Protein 0.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 10.3mg	0%
Iron 0.3mg	0%
Potassium 57.9mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 93.1%

Protein: 0.2%

Carbs: 6.7%