Vinaigrette Salad Dressing

vinaigrette dressing from Fresh Blueberry Vinaigrette (No‑Fail Homemade Dressing)

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My homemade Vinaigrette Salad Dressing is simple, healthy, and flavorful. With just a few pantry staples, you can create a fresh and delicious dressing in minutes. Skip the store-bought versions and try this easy homemade vinaigrette recipe for salads and more!

Prep Time5

Course: Extras, Salad

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 372kcal

Author: Donya Mullins

Ingredients

¼ cup good vinegar - I use Champagne but sherry or balsamic is fine
⅔ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon Dijon mustard
½ clove garlic - finely minced or 2 teaspoons minced shallots
2 teaspoons honey
¾ cup extra-virgin olive oil
¼ teaspoon fresh ground pepper

Instructions

In a medium bowl, add vinegar, salt, mustard, honey and garlic and let sit for 5 minutes.
Whisk ingredients until blended.
Slowly add the oil in a stream while whisking until an emulsion forms - color of vinaigrette will change to a golden yellow.
Taste and adjust seasoning including the oil and vinegar.

Notes

Recipe Variations:

- Italian: Add 1 teaspoon of Italian seasoning

- Smokey: Add 1 tablespoon of chili powder or 1 teaspoon of chipotle powder for smokey heat.

- Berry: Like my Blueberry Vinaigrette, fresh berries like raspberries and strawberries work beautifully.

- Shallots: Finely mince shallots and mix them into the dressing.

- Citrus: Swap half of the vinegar for lemon or orange juice, or add the zest.

- Fresh Herbs: This might be my all-time favorite way to add extra flavor. I love chopped chives, basil, and thyme.

How To Store: store this in the fridge for up to 2 weeks in an airtight container. Just shake it before serving again. I like to keep mine in a sealed mason jar.

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