My Best Salad Dressing
Elevate your salads with "My Best Salad Dressing," a versatile and easy-to-make vinaigrette brimming with bold and balanced flavors. Crafted with high-quality extra virgin olive oil, tangy balsamic vinegar, a touch of Dijon mustard, and naturally sweet honey, this dressing is perfectly complemented by the zest of freshly squeezed lemon juice and aromatic dried oregano. A minced clove of garlic adds a savory kick, while a pinch of salt and freshly ground black pepper ties it all together. Ready in just 5 minutes, this homemade salad dressing is not only fast and simple but also customizable to suit your taste. Whether drizzled over crisp greens, roasted vegetables, or grain bowls, this recipe guarantees to become a staple in your kitchen. Plus, it keeps well in the fridge for up to a week, making meal prep a breeze.
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Ingredients
- 0.5 cup Extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons Balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 1 clove Garlic
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon Dried oregano
Directions
Step 1
Peel and finely mince the garlic clove to release its flavor.
Step 2
In a small mixing bowl or jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the minced garlic, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, and lemon juice.
Step 3
Add the salt, black pepper, and dried oregano to the liquid mixture.
Step 4
Whisk the ingredients together vigorously until well emulsified. Alternatively, if using a jar, seal the lid tightly and shake vigorously for 1 minute until the dressing is evenly combined.
Step 5
Taste the dressing and adjust according to your preference by adding a little more vinegar for acidity, honey for sweetness, or salt for seasoning.
Step 6
Serve immediately over your favorite salad, or store the dressing in the jar in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Shake well before each use.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | 201.9 grams (201.9g) |
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| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1044 |
| Total Fat 113.10g | 145% |
| Saturated Fat 16.00g | 80% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1308mg | 57% |
| Total Carbohydrate 16.40g | 6% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.40g | 1% |
| Total Sugars 13.30g | |
| Protein 0.70g | 1% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 36mg | 3% |
| Iron 1mg | 6% |
| Potassium 151mg | 3% |
Source of Calories