Mariel's Amazing Salad Dressing

Transform your salads with the vibrant flavors of Mariel's Amazing Salad Dressing—a zesty, homemade vinaigrette that comes together in just 5 minutes! Featuring a harmonious blend of extra virgin olive oil, freshly squeezed lemon juice, tangy balsamic vinegar, and a touch of Dijon mustard, this dressing is perfectly balanced with a hint of sweetness from honey and the bold kick of minced garlic. Effortlessly emulsified by whisking or a quick shake in a jar, it provides a luscious, velvety texture that clings beautifully to greens. Ideal for everything from crisp garden salads to roasted vegetables, this versatile dressing will quickly become your go-to for fresh, wholesome flavor. Plus, it’s fridge-friendly for up to a week, making healthy eating a breeze.

Nutriscore Rating: 35/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:5 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 0.5 cup Extra virgin olive oil
• 3 tablespoons Freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 1.5 tablespoons Balsamic vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 2 teaspoons Honey
• 1 clove Garlic
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Peel the garlic clove and finely mince it, or use a garlic press for convenience.

Step 2

In a small bowl or a lidded jar, combine the minced garlic, freshly squeezed lemon juice, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and black pepper.

Step 3

Slowly drizzle the olive oil into the mixture while whisking constantly, or add the olive oil to the jar and shake vigorously to emulsify the dressing.

Step 4

Taste the dressing and adjust seasonings if necessary, adding more salt, pepper, or honey to suit your preference.

Step 5

Use immediately over your favorite salad, or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Shake well before each use.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(214.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1049.6

Total Fat 113.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 16.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1302.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 19.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 0.4g	0%
Total Sugars 16.2g
Protein 0.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 22.2mg	0%
Iron 0.6mg	0%
Potassium 126.6mg	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: 92.5%

Protein: 0.2%

Carbs: 7.2%