House Vinaigrette
Elevate your salads and sides with this quick and easy House Vinaigrette, a versatile homemade dressing packed with rich, tangy flavor. Crafted in just 10 minutes, this recipe combines high-quality extra-virgin olive oil, zesty red wine vinegar, and a touch of Dijon mustard and honey for the perfect balance of tangy and sweet. Minced garlic adds a punch of savoriness, while a dash of salt and freshly ground black pepper ensures a well-rounded finish. The key to this vinaigrette’s creamy texture is the slow emulsification process, achieved by gradually whisking in the olive oil for a smooth, perfectly blended dressing. Ideal for crisp green salads, roasted vegetables, or as a marinade, this easy-to-store vinaigrette is a must-have addition to your kitchen repertoire. Make a batch today and enjoy the fresh, homemade taste all week!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.75 cup Extra-virgin olive oil
- 0.25 cup Red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 1 unit Garlic clove, minced
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, add the minced garlic, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and freshly ground black pepper.
Pour the red wine vinegar into the bowl with the garlic and mustard mixture.
Begin whisking the contents of the bowl slowly to combine them. This will create the vinegar base of your vinaigrette.
While whisking continuously, slowly drizzle in the extra-virgin olive oil. This should be done gradually to ensure the oil emulsifies with the vinegar, forming a smooth and well-blended dressing.
Once all the olive oil has been incorporated, continue whisking until the vinaigrette is smooth and well-emulsified.
Taste the vinaigrette and adjust seasoning by adding more salt or pepper if needed.
Transfer the vinaigrette to a clean jar or bottle with a tight-fitting lid. This allows for easy storage and shaking before use.
Store the vinaigrette in the refrigerator for up to one week. Shake well before each use to re-emulsify the ingredients.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1971 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 212.4 g | 233% | |
| Saturated Fat | 28.9 g | 123% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1792 mg | 67% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 21.9 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.4 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 20.1 g | ||
| Protein | 0.5 g | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 15 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 0.5 mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 86 mg | 2% | |
*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.
