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Vinaigrette
This simple Vinaigrette is a kitchen staple! Whip up a batch at the beginning of the week and drizzle it on salads, roasted veggies, or use as a quick-sauce for fish or grilled chicken -- the applications are practically endless. Nothing tastes better than a homemade dressing, and this one is the best!
Servings 6 servings (~2 tablespoons per salad/serving)
Calories 165kcal
Cost $4.12
Equipment
- Wide-mouth mason jars and storage caps OR a small bowl and whisk
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar (or another vinegar -- Note 1)
- 1 tablespoon each: Dijon mustard and honey
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Fine sea salt and pepper
- Optional extras (choose 1 or 2 to add in, we usually do garlic): 1 tbsp finely minced shallot, 1 tsp minced garlic, 1-2 tbsp fresh minced herbs
Instructions
- COMBINE: In a wide-mouth jar, combine all the dressing ingredients. Season to taste with salt and pepper (I add 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt & 1/8 teaspoon pepper.) Briskly shake to combine and emulsify. Check to make sure honey isn't sticking to the bottom -- whisk it into the mixture if it is.Don't have a jar? Briskly whisk in a bowl instead!
- ADJUST: Taste and adjust the dressing to your personal preference -- add more honey for a sweeter dressing, a touch more vinegar for more tang, a bit more oil if too acidic, or an extra pinch of salt to help flavors pop. Serve right away or store in the fridge. If storing, make sure to give it a good shake before using.
- STORAGE: When stored airtight in the fridge, this dressing will stay good for a week (or even a couple days over). Heads up: Leftover dressing will separate and may even solidify a bit (this is because olive oil solidifies at cold temperatures). Simply let the dressing stand at room temperature for about 15-20 minutes and then vigorously shake to re-combine. Then it's ready to use again!
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Notes
Note 1: Vinegar: Swap out the vinegar for a different flavor -- use balsamic vinegar for a balsamic vinaigrette, or check out our favorite balsamic vinaigrette recipe! Use white wine or white balsamic for a more mellow/sweeter dressing, use apple cider vinegar for a subtle apple flavor (nice on an Apple Salad). For a lemon vinaigrette, add in some fresh lemon juice or try our go-to Lemon Vinaigrette.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 165kcal | Carbohydrates: 0.2g | Fat: 18.7g | Sodium: 65.7mg | Fiber: 0.1g