The Ultimate Salad Dressing
Transform your salads with "The Ultimate Salad Dressing," a perfectly balanced, homemade vinaigrette that combines the richness of extra-virgin olive oil with the tang of balsamic vinegar, the zesty punch of Dijon mustard, and a touch of sweetness from honey or maple syrup for a vegan twist. Enhanced with freshly minced garlic, a splash of lemon juice, and a sprinkle of salt and black pepper, this versatile dressing is whisked to creamy perfection in just 10 minutes. Whether drizzled over crisp greens, roasted vegetables, or grain bowls, this easy-to-make dressing elevates every bite. Plus, it's batch-friendly, storing for up to a week, so you can enjoy gourmet-quality salads anytime!
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Ingredients
- 0.5 cup Extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons Balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon Honey (or maple syrup for vegan option)
- 1 clove Garlic
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper (freshly ground)
- 2 tablespoons Water (optional, for thinning)
Directions
Step 1
Peel and finely mince the garlic clove or smash it into a paste with the side of your knife.
Step 2
In a medium-sized mixing bowl or a salad dressing shaker, combine the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey (or maple syrup), garlic, and lemon juice.
Step 3
Whisk the ingredients together vigorously until the dressing is fully emulsified and creamy. Alternatively, shake the dressing well in a tightly sealed jar.
Step 4
Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Adjust the seasoning to taste.
Step 5
If the dressing is too thick for your liking, add 1-2 tablespoons of water and whisk or shake again until well combined.
Step 6
Transfer the dressing to a clean jar or a small jug for serving.
Step 7
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week. Shake well before each use.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (254.6g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1194.7 |
| Total Fat 122.1g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 16.4g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1541.5mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 27.6g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.3g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 24.8g | |
| Protein 0.7g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 31.2mg | 0% |
| Iron 0.9mg | 0% |
| Potassium 153.4mg | 0% |
Source of Calories