Description
Elevate your salads and meals with this easy Vinaigrette Salad Dressing Recipe, a delightful blend of fresh flavors that takes just 5 minutes to prepare. Made from simple pantry staples like extra virgin olive oil and apple cider vinegar, this tangy dressing adds brightness to any dish—be it a crisp salad or grilled vegetables. Enjoy the satisfaction of a healthier homemade option without preservatives, and feel free to customize the flavor profile by adjusting the ingredients to suit your taste. Perfect for busy weeknights or entertaining guests, this vinaigrette is your new go-to dressing for effortless culinary creations.
Ingredients
Scale
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar (or substitute with white wine, balsamic, or red wine vinegar)
- 1 ½ teaspoons honey (or pure maple syrup)
- ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard
- ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- In a jar or mixing bowl, combine all ingredients: olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, kosher salt, and black pepper.
- If using a jar, seal tightly and shake vigorously until combined. If using a bowl, whisk until smooth.
- Taste and adjust flavors as needed; add more vinegar for acidity or olive oil for richness.
- Serve immediately or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: DRESSINGS
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: Various
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon (15g)
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 123mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg