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Healthy Vinaigrette Recipes

These healthy vinaigrette recipes are simple to prepare and perfect for adding a flavorful touch to your favorite salads.
Each recipe balances bright, tangy notes with a healthy twist, using fresh ingredients and no added preservatives.
Course Dressing
Cuisine Mediterranean

Equipment

  • Whisk
  • Small mixing bowl

Ingredients
  

For Balsamic Vinaigrette:

  • ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • 1 garlic clove minced
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • Pinch of freshly ground black pepper

For Lemon Vinaigrette:

  • cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • ¼ cup fresh lemon juice about 2 lemons
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • ½ teaspoon honey
  • 1 garlic clove minced
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • Pinch of freshly ground black pepper

For Apple Cider Vinaigrette:

  • cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 garlic clove minced
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • Pinch of freshly ground black pepper

Instructions
 

For Balsamic Vinaigrette:

  • In a small bowl, combine olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, garlic, salt, and pepper.
  • Whisk until the mixture is smooth and emulsified.

For Lemon Vinaigrette:

  • In a small bowl, mix olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, garlic, salt, and pepper.
  • Whisk together until well blended.

For Apple Cider Vinaigrette:

  • Combine olive oil, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, garlic, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
  • Whisk until the ingredients are fully incorporated and the dressing is smooth.

Notes

  • These vinaigrettes can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week. Shake well before use as separation may occur.
  • Adjust sweetness or acidity to taste by adding more honey or vinegar.
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