Gold Salad Dressing

Elevate your salads with the vibrant and versatile Gold Salad Dressing, a silky blend of sweet, tangy, and savory flavors. This homemade salad dressing combines the richness of extra virgin olive oil with the natural sweetness of honey, the boldness of Dijon mustard, and the bright acidity of apple cider vinegar and fresh orange juice. Infused with a touch of garlic for depth and perfectly balanced with salt and pepper, it’s a quick 10-minute recipe that delivers gourmet results. Whisked to creamy perfection or shaken in a mason jar, this golden-hued dressing adds a luxurious finish to leafy greens, roasted veggies, or grain bowls—and it stays fresh in the fridge for up to a week. Treat your taste buds to this simple yet show-stopping addition to your salad repertoire!

Nutriscore Rating: 33/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 0.5 cup Extra virgin olive oil
• 3 tablespoons Honey
• 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 2 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
• 2 tablespoons Fresh orange juice
• 1 clove Garlic clove
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Peel and finely mince the garlic clove or crush it into a paste using a garlic press for smoother texture in the dressing.

Step 2

In a medium mixing bowl or a mason jar with a lid, combine the olive oil, honey, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, fresh orange juice, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper.

Step 3

Whisk the ingredients together vigorously until they are fully emulsified, or if using a jar, secure the lid and shake well for 30 seconds to 1 minute.

Step 4

Taste the dressing and adjust the seasoning, adding more salt or pepper to suit your preference.

Step 5

Pour over your favorite salad or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week. Shake well before each use.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	279.4 grams (279.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1239

Total Fat 118.10g	151%
Saturated Fat 16.00g	80%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1875mg	82%
Total Carbohydrate 56.50g	21%
Dietary Fiber 0.30g	1%
Total Sugars 54.10g
Protein 0.80g	2%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 15mg	1%
Iron 1mg	3%
Potassium 129mg	3%

*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: 82.3%

Protein: 0.2%

Carbs: 17.5%