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!

Nutriscore Rating: 36/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 12

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	254.6 grams (254.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1195

Total Fat 122.10g	157%
Saturated Fat 16.40g	82%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1542mg	67%
Total Carbohydrate 27.60g	10%
Dietary Fiber 0.30g	1%
Total Sugars 24.80g
Protein 0.70g	1%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 31mg	2%
Iron 1mg	5%
Potassium 153mg	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: 90.7%

Protein: 0.2%

Carbs: 9.1%