My Favorite Oil and Vinegar Dressing

Elevate your salads with "My Favorite Oil and Vinegar Dressing," a quick, flavor-packed recipe that comes together in just 5 minutes! Featuring a perfectly balanced blend of extra virgin olive oil, tangy red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, and a touch of honey, this classic dressing is brightened with minced garlic and seasoned to perfection with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Whisk or shake the ingredients into a smooth, emulsified dressing that’s ideal for drizzling over fresh greens, using as a marinade, or enhancing your favorite side dishes. With its simple preparation and pantry-staple ingredients, this homemade dressing is a healthier, tastier alternative to store-bought varieties. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to a week for effortless meal prep! Keywords: oil and vinegar dressing, homemade salad dressing, quick dressing recipe, healthy vinaigrette.

Nutriscore Rating: 34/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:5 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Red wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon Honey
• 1 clove Garlic clove (minced)
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper

Directions

Step 1

In a small bowl or a mason jar with a lid, combine the olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, and honey.

Step 2

Add the minced garlic clove, salt, and freshly ground black pepper to the mixture.

Step 3

Whisk the ingredients together until they are emulsified into a smooth dressing. Alternatively, if using a mason jar, secure the lid tightly and shake vigorously until everything is well combined.

Step 4

Taste the dressing and adjust seasoning if necessary (add more salt, pepper, or a touch of honey depending on your preference).

Step 5

Use immediately on salads, as a marinade, or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(95.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	405.4

Total Fat 43.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 6.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1297.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 7.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 0.3g	0%
Total Sugars 5.7g
Protein 0.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 13.6mg	0%
Iron 0.4mg	0%
Potassium 52.3mg	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: 92.2%

Protein: 0.4%

Carbs: 7.4%