Heart-Healthy House Vinaigrette

Elevate your meals with this Heart-Healthy House Vinaigrette, a quick and easy homemade dressing that's as nourishing as it is flavorful. Made with extra virgin olive oil, tangy balsamic vinegar, a touch of honey, and a hint of Dijon mustard, this recipe strikes the perfect balance of savory and sweet. Freshly minced garlic and a splash of lemon juice add depth and brightness, while a pinch of salt and black pepper enhances every bite. Ready in just 10 minutes, this versatile vinaigrette is perfect for drizzling over crisp green salads, marinating vegetables, or even adding a zesty twist to lean proteins. With no artificial ingredients and a wholesome ingredient list, it's the perfect complement to your healthy lifestyle. Plus, it's easy to store and shake up all week long!

Nutriscore Rating: 36/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Balsamic vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Honey
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 clove, minced Garlic
• 1 teaspoon Lemon juice
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Start by preparing your ingredients: mince the garlic clove and measure out the remaining ingredients.

Step 2

In a small bowl or a glass jar with a lid, combine the balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, and lemon juice.

Step 3

Add the salt and freshly ground black pepper to the mixture.

Step 4

Slowly drizzle in the extra virgin olive oil while whisking the mixture continuously to create an emulsion. If you're using a jar, you can simply close the lid and shake vigorously to combine.

Step 5

Taste the vinaigrette and adjust the seasoning as needed, adding more salt, pepper, or honey to balance the flavors to your preference.

Step 6

Once combined, the vinaigrette is ready to use. Drizzle it over your favorite green salads or use it as a marinade for grilled vegetables or lean proteins.

Step 7

Store any leftover vinaigrette in the refrigerator in a sealed container for up to one week. Shake well before each use as the ingredients may separate over time.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(99.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	426.4

Total Fat 43.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 6.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 713.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 12.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 0.3g	0%
Total Sugars 10.7g
Protein 0.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 22.9mg	0%
Iron 0.6mg	0%
Potassium 99.7mg	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: 88.0%

Protein: 0.5%

Carbs: 11.6%