Description
Crafting a delightful Everyday Salad Dressing brings zesty flavor to any meal. Simple ingredients blend seamlessly, creating a versatile condiment you’ll reach for again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 tablespoons (45 milliliters) extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) vinegar (apple cider or lemon juice)
Seasoning:
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Optional Flavor Enhancers:
- 1/2 garlic clove, pressed or smashed
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1/4 teaspoon sugar or 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh herbs (parsley, dill, or thyme)
- 1/2 teaspoon dried herbs (oregano, thyme, or mixed herbs)
- Pinch of red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Gather a clean glass jar with a tight-fitting lid for optimal mixing and storage of the dressing.
- Pour vinegar and olive oil into the jar, creating the base of the tangy and smooth dressing.
- Add Dijon mustard to help emulsify and bind the oil and vinegar together, creating a cohesive mixture.
- Sprinkle salt and freshly ground black pepper to enhance the overall flavor profile.
- Incorporate optional aromatics like minced garlic, chopped fresh herbs, or finely diced shallots for depth and complexity.
- Secure the lid tightly and vigorously shake the jar for 15-20 seconds until the ingredients are fully blended and the texture becomes creamy.
- Sample the dressing and fine-tune the seasoning, adding more vinegar for brightness or oil for a smoother consistency.
- Drizzle immediately over salad greens or refrigerate for up to 7 days, giving the jar a quick shake before each use to recombine the ingredients.
Notes
- For a creamier texture, whisk the ingredients vigorously to create a smooth, well-blended emulsion that coats salad greens perfectly.
- Experiment with different vinegars like apple cider, red wine, or balsamic to create unique flavor profiles that complement various salad ingredients.
- Customize the dressing by adding fresh herbs, minced garlic, or a touch of honey for extra depth and complexity.
- Store the dressing in an airtight glass jar to maintain freshness and prevent flavor contamination from other refrigerator items.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Shaking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 0.5 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg