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Salad Dressing
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Salad Dressing

This salad dressing combines vinegar, olive oil, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper to create a balanced and versatile dressing. Optional flavorings like garlic, lemon zest, honey, and herbs allow for customization to suit different salads or vegetables. The vinaigrette blends the tang of vinegar with the richness of olive oil, making it suitable for leafy greens or drizzled over warm vegetables for enhanced absorption.

Prep Time
2 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 94 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp vinegar my favourite is cider vinegar) (Note 1, or lemon juice
  • 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil or other neutral oil
  • 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard (or other non spicy smooth mustard)
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
Optional Flavourings - choose:
  • 1/2 - 1 garlic pressed through crusher or smashed (Note 2, small clove
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • 1/4 tsp sugar (Note 3)
  • 1 tsp honey (Note 3)
  • fresh herbs finely chopped
  • 1/2 tsp dried herbs*
  • Pinch red pepper flakes

Instructions

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  1. Place Dressing ingredients and Optional Flavourings in a jar and shake well until mustard dissolves.
  2. Makes enough for a big leafy salad for 4 people (4 big handfuls of lettuce), or garden salad.
  3. Storage: Excluding garlic and fresh herbs, Dressing will keep for weeks in the fridge - just give it a good shake before using. Big batch - click servings and slide.
  4. Use to dress any fresh salad (make sure leaves are dry otherwise it won't stick) or steamed, boiled or roasted vegetables (douse while hot so it absorbs!). Drizzle and toss well just before serving.

Notes

  • The ratio of vinegar to oil is standard; any vinegar type can be used including cider, white wine, balsamic, or rice wine vinegar.
  • For garlic flavor without bits, smash a clove and leave it to infuse for about 20 minutes before removing.
  • Use only one sweetener, honey or sugar, to balance acidity without adding excess oil.
  • Fresh herbs should be added cautiously; delicate herbs in larger amounts and stronger herbs sparingly.
  • Dried herbs like oregano or thyme add distinct aromatic notes, especially when fresh herbs aren't available.
  • The dressing keeps well refrigerated for weeks if fresh garlic and herbs are excluded; if included, use within a few days.

Nutrition Information

Calories 94cal (5%) Carbohydrates 1g (0%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 11g (17%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 160mg (7%) Sugar 1g (2%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 94

% Daily Value*

Calories 94cal 5%
Carbohydrates 1g 0%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 11g 17%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 160mg 7%
Sugar 1g 2%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.