Sweet Onion Vinaigrette

Elevate your salads and dishes with this Sweet Onion Vinaigrette, a velvety blend of caramelized sweet onion, tangy white wine vinegar, and a touch of honey for natural sweetness. This homemade dressing offers a perfect balance of savory, sweet, and tangy flavors, enhanced by the richness of olive oil and a hint of Dijon mustard. Quick and easy to prepare, this vinaigrette transforms with sautéed onions, blended to creamy perfection for a gourmet touch. Ready in just 25 minutes and perfect for refrigerating ahead of time, this versatile dressing pairs beautifully with leafy greens, roasted vegetables, or even as a marinade for proteins. Shake up your salad game with this irresistible, flavor-packed recipe! Keywords: sweet onion vinaigrette, caramelized onion dressing, homemade salad dressing, tangy vinaigrette, versatile dressing recipe.

Nutriscore Rating: 56/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1 large sweet onion
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons water

Directions

Step 1

Peel and finely dice the sweet onion.

Step 2

Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a small skillet over medium heat.

Step 3

Add the diced onion and sauté for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onion is soft and lightly caramelized. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.

Step 4

In a blender or food processor, combine the sautéed onions, remaining olive oil, white wine vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, black pepper, and water.

Step 5

Blend until smooth and creamy. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed, adding more vinegar or honey for acidity or sweetness.

Step 6

Transfer the vinaigrette to a jar or bottle with a tight-fitting lid.

Step 7

Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to allow flavors to meld together. Shake well before each use.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(280.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	518.8

Total Fat 43.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 6.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1304.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 32.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 2.7g	0%
Total Sugars 23.8g
Protein 1.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 42.5mg	0%
Iron 0.8mg	0%
Potassium 259.8mg	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: 74.1%

Protein: 1.4%

Carbs: 24.5%