Perfect Vinaigrette

Elevate your salads with the "Perfect Vinaigrette," a quick and versatile dressing that comes together in just 5 minutes! Crafted with pantry staples like extra-virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, and a touch of honey, this homemade vinaigrette strikes the ideal balance of tangy, savory, and slightly sweet flavors. A hint of minced garlic adds depth, while a drizzle-in technique ensures the olive oil emulsifies beautifully for a silky-smooth texture. This crowd-pleasing recipe is easy to adapt—simply tweak the sweetness or acidity to your liking. Perfect for fresh greens, roasted vegetables, or even as a marinade, this vinaigrette is a must-have in your kitchen arsenal.

Nutriscore Rating: 32/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:5 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 0.75 cups Extra-virgin olive oil
• 0.25 cups Red wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon Honey
• 1 clove (minced) Garlic
• 0.5 teaspoons Salt
• 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, and minced garlic.

Step 2

Slowly drizzle in the extra-virgin olive oil while whisking constantly to create an emulsified mixture.

Step 3

Season with salt and black pepper, whisking to incorporate evenly.

Step 4

Taste and adjust seasoning, adding more vinegar for tanginess, honey for sweetness, or olive oil to mellow the flavor if needed.

Step 5

Transfer to a glass jar or bottle with a tight-fitting lid for storage.

Step 6

Shake well before each use to re-emulsify the vinaigrette if it separates.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(266.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1642.5

Total Fat 181.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 24.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1531.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 7.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 0.2g	0%
Total Sugars 5.8g
Protein 0.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 12.4mg	0%
Iron 0.4mg	0%
Potassium 66.4mg	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: 98.2%

Protein: 0.1%

Carbs: 1.7%