Heart-Healthy Greek Vinaigrette

Elevate your salads and marinades with this vibrant Heart-Healthy Greek Vinaigrette, a flavorful and wholesome twist on a classic dressing. Featuring extra-virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, fresh lemon juice, and a touch of honey, this easy-to-make vinaigrette blends tangy, zesty, and slightly sweet notes for a balanced, guilt-free dressing. Infused with the Mediterranean goodness of dried oregano, Dijon mustard, and a subtle kick of garlic powder, this lighter, homemade alternative is free from preservatives and ready in just 5 minutes. Perfect for drizzling over crisp greens, roasted vegetables, or grain bowls, this versatile vinaigrette is a heart-smart choice for elevating your everyday meals. Plus, it’s meal-prep friendly—simply store it in the fridge for up to a week!

Nutriscore Rating: 39/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:5 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 0.5 cup Extra-virgin olive oil
• 3 tablespoons Red wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Fresh lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Honey
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
• 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper, freshly ground

Directions

Step 1

In a medium-sized mixing bowl or a shaker bottle, combine the red wine vinegar, fresh lemon juice, honey, and Dijon mustard.

Step 2

Whisk or shake well to blend until the honey and mustard are fully dissolved.

Step 3

Slowly drizzle in the extra-virgin olive oil while continuing to whisk, or add it to the shaker bottle and shake vigorously until the mixture is emulsified.

Step 4

Add the dried oregano, garlic powder, salt, and freshly ground black pepper to the emulsion.

Step 5

Whisk or shake again to ensure all the ingredients are thoroughly combined.

Step 6

Taste the vinaigrette and adjust salt and pepper if necessary.

Step 7

Transfer the vinaigrette to a sealable jar or container for storage.

Step 8

Store in the refrigerator for up to one week. Shake well before each use as natural separation may occur.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(195.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1101.4

Total Fat 120.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 16.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 710.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 8.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 0.6g	0%
Total Sugars 6.2g
Protein 0.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 21.0mg	0%
Iron 0.7mg	0%
Potassium 80.5mg	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: 96.7%

Protein: 0.2%

Carbs: 3.1%