Description
Zesty homemade vinaigrette dazzles taste buds with its perfect balance of tangy and smooth flavors. Simple ingredients blend seamlessly, promising a delightful splash of freshness you can easily create in minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 0.25 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) apple cider vinegar
Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1.5 teaspoons honey
- 0.5 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Finishing Ingredients:
- 0.125 teaspoon kosher salt
- Black pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Gather a jar with a secure lid or a compact mixing vessel to blend the vinaigrette components.
- Pour all liquid and seasoning ingredients into the selected container, ensuring no spillage occurs.
- Secure the lid tightly and vigorously agitate the mixture for 15-20 seconds until the elements merge into a cohesive emulsion.
- If using a whisk, briskly stir the ingredients in a circular motion, breaking down any potential separation.
- Sample the dressing and fine-tune the flavor profile by incrementally adding more acidic notes or smoothing elements as desired.
- For optimal taste, serve the vinaigrette immediately at room temperature to enhance its aromatic qualities.
- Alternatively, preserve the dressing in a sealed container within the refrigerator, maintaining its integrity for approximately 14 days.
- Before subsequent use, gently remix the dressing to reincorporate any natural separation that may have occurred during storage.
Notes
- Whisk ingredients vigorously to create a smooth, well-blended dressing that coats salad greens evenly.
- Experiment with different vinegars like balsamic, red wine, or apple cider to customize the flavor profile and add depth to your salad.
- For a creamier texture, add a tablespoon of Dijon mustard or Greek yogurt, which helps emulsify the dressing and creates a richer consistency.
- Prep the vinaigrette in advance to let flavors meld together, enhancing the overall taste and making meal prep easier.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Shaking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 240 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 23 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0.2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg