Salad Dressing

Elevate your salads with this quick and easy homemade salad dressing that’s bursting with flavor and ready in just 5 minutes! Made with pantry staples like extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, and a touch of honey, this tangy-sweet blend is perfectly balanced with the addition of fresh garlic, salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Whisked to creamy perfection or shaken up in a jar, this versatile dressing pairs beautifully with a variety of greens, roasted vegetables, or grain bowls. Plus, it’s a healthier, preservative-free alternative to store-bought options! Whip up a batch today and enjoy fresh, vibrant flavors all week long. Keywords: homemade salad dressing, balsamic vinaigrette, quick salad dressing recipe, healthy salad dressing.

Nutriscore Rating: 31/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:5 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
• 1.5 tablespoons Balsamic vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon Honey
• 1 clove Garlic, finely minced or grated
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper, freshly ground

Directions

Step 1

In a small bowl or jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, and honey.

Step 2

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

Step 3

Whisk together vigorously with a fork or small whisk until the ingredients are fully emulsified. Alternatively, if using a jar, screw on the lid tightly and shake well until combined.

Step 4

Taste the dressing and adjust seasoning if needed—add more honey for sweetness, vinegar for tanginess, or salt and pepper as desired.

Step 5

Use immediately to dress your salad or store in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Shake well before using if refrigerated.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(86.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	418.6

Total Fat 43.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 6.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 711.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 11.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 0.3g	0%
Total Sugars 9.3g
Protein 0.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 18.7mg	0%
Iron 0.5mg	0%
Potassium 76.6mg	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: 89.3%

Protein: 0.4%

Carbs: 10.3%