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Simple Salad and Simple Salad Dressing Recipe

A simple salad and simple salad dressing, when done well it is an excellent addition to a meal! Opening a bag of mixed leaves is probably the easiest and quickest side dish! But what turns mixed leaves into a great salad is a great dressing. This simple salad dressing is the basis of so many great salads. With so many variations and ways to make it your own, this simple salad and dressing is the little black dress of salads!

Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 193 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Australian

Ingredients

Small batch (4 servings)
  • 6 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoon white wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • pinch salt
  • pinch pepper
Big batch (~2 ¼ Cup)
  • 1 ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • ½ cup white wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

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  1. Measure the ingredients into a jar or large measuring cup. (A jar is much easier)
  2. Shake or stir until the ingredients are well combined.
  3. The dressing will keep in the fridge for 3 weeks.

Notes

  • Make this dressing your own with one of these twists (these won't change the length of time you can keep the dressing for):
  • Fresh additions (if using these the dressing must be used within 3 days)Pour a small amount of your dressing into a measuring cup and then add the fresh ingredients. That way, your big batch can remain in the refrigerator.
  • Use apple cider vinegar
  • Use red wine vinegar
  • Use balsamic vinegar
  • Use maple syrup
  • Use a nutty oil (walnut is a fav!)
  • Add some dried herbs (rosemary, thyme, basil, oregano, dill)
  • Use a grainy mustard
  • Minced onion
  • Minced garlic
  • Minced ginger
  • Grated parmesan
  • Lemon zest

Nutrition Information

Calories 193kcal (10%) Carbohydrates 2g (1%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 21g (32%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Sodium 15mg (1%) Sugar 1g (2%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 193

% Daily Value*

Calories 193kcal 10%
Carbohydrates 2g 1%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 21g 32%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Sodium 15mg 1%
Sugar 1g 2%
Iron 1mg 6%

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