Easy Homemade Vinaigrette
Make your own vinaigrette in under 5 minutes! This easy homemade vinaigrette recipe, using pantry staples, is healthy, delicious, and perfect for salads, veggies, and more.
Why You'll Love Making This Homemade Vinaigrette
If you've ever looked at a bottle of store-bought salad dressing and wondered what half those ingredients are, you're not alone. This easy homemade vinaigrette takes just minutes to whip up, it's fresh, flavorful, and tastes so much better than anything you'll find on a shelf.
I've made and tweaked this dressing too many times to count to find the perfect balance of tang, sweetness, and rich flavor. I love that you don't need anything special---just a few items from your pantry and literally 5-minutes of your time. It lasts several days in the refrigerator so you always have a delicious quality dressing to toss with your favorite greens, wraps, or drizzle over roasted veggies. Yum!
Simple Ingredients
- Spring greens, or your favorite lettuce.
- Avocado oil or olive oil.
- Red wine vinegar- I feel this has the best flavor balance but you could also use white wine, rice wine vinegar, or white balsamic.
- Dijon mustard for a subtle tang.
- Shallots offer a perfect balance between garlic and onion. You can also use red or a white sweet onion.
- Maple syrup has rich nutty flavor but honey works as well.
- Soy sauce- A little goes a long way and adds a nice depth of flavor.
- Salt and pepper to taste.
Simple One-Step Easy Vinaigrette
- Add all the vinaigrette ingredients to a mixing bowl and combine with a whisk until emulsified, thick and creamy. Store in the refrigerator in a sealed container until ready to use.
Mix it up with these Variations
- Use lemon juice instead of vinegar for a citrus twist.
- Add fresh herbs like basil, parsley, or thyme for an herby flavor.
- Toss in minced garlic if you love a garlicky vinaigrette.
Ways to use this homemade vinaigrette
This vinaigrette is super versatile and can be used on more than a bed of greens. Here are some fantastic ways to enjoy this dressing.
- Classic Salads with mixed greens cucumber, tomatoes, and red onion. Or try a bed of arugula with parmesan cheese and sliced almonds.
- Roasted Veggies like my Roasted Potatoes and Carrots, or drizzle over roasted brussels sprouts or beets for amazing flavor.
- Grain Bowls like quinoa or couscous with roasted chicken. This is one of my favs!
- Sandwiches & Wraps--also a fav.
- Tomatoes and mozzarella for a pop of flavor.
Easy Homemade Vinaigrette
Equipment
- mixing bowl
- whisk
Ingredients
- 6 tablespoon avocado or olive oil
- 2 ½ tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 2 teaspoon pure maple syrup or honey not pancake syrup
- 1 tablespoon shallots, minced
- ½ teaspoon low-sodium soy sauce
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Add all the ingredients to a mixing bowl and use a whisk to combine until the vinaigrette is thickened and creamy. Taste for salt and pepper then store in the refrigerator in a sealed container until ready to use.
Notes
- Use lemon juice instead of vinegar for a citrus twist.
- Add fresh herbs like basil, parsley, or thyme for an herby flavor.
- Toss in minced garlic if you love a garlicky vinaigrette.
Nutrition
Try These Homemade Dressings Next
Making your own dressing is not as hard as it looks. In fact, it's incredibly easy. Here's some of our go-tos. Avocado Ranch Dressing, Homemade Italian Dressing, Buttermilk Ranch Dressing, and Caesar Dressing.
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