Mom's Salad Dressing

Elevate your salads with the perfect touch of homemade charm using "Mom's Salad Dressing." This quick and easy recipe is ready in just 5 minutes and features a harmonious blend of extra virgin olive oil, tangy apple cider vinegar, and a hint of natural sweetness from honey or maple syrup for a vegan-friendly option. A dash of Dijon mustard and freshly minced garlic bring bold flavor, while salt and freshly ground black pepper balance the profile beautifully. Whisked to creamy perfection, this versatile dressing can be adjusted to your preferred consistency with water, making it ideal for any type of greens, roasted vegetables, or grain bowls. Store it in the refrigerator for up to a week to enjoy fresh, homemade flavor whenever you like. Simple, wholesome, and bursting with taste, this salad dressing is sure to become a family favorite!

Nutriscore Rating: 40/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:5 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Honey (or maple syrup for a vegan option)
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 clove Garlic, finely minced or grated
• 0.25 teaspoons Salt
• 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper, freshly ground
• 1 tablespoon Water (optional for thinning)

Directions

Step 1

In a small mixing bowl, combine the extra virgin olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey (or maple syrup), Dijon mustard, and minced garlic.

Step 2

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

Step 3

Whisk the ingredients together vigorously until the dressing emulsifies and has a smooth consistency. Alternatively, you can place the ingredients in a small jar with a lid and shake well until combined.

Step 4

Taste the dressing and adjust the seasoning if needed. For a thinner consistency, add 1 tablespoon of water and whisk or shake again.

Step 5

Serve immediately over your favorite salad or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week. Whisk or shake before use as separation may occur.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(120.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	446.8

Total Fat 43.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 6.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 708.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 18.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 0.3g	0%
Total Sugars 17.3g
Protein 0.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 11.0mg	0%
Iron 0.3mg	0%
Potassium 51.7mg	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: 83.4%

Protein: 0.3%

Carbs: 16.3%