Tangy Mediterranean Dressing with Dried Herbs
This simple Mediterranean Dressing is my favorite salad dressing and has been my go-to recipe for years. It's zesty, herbal, slightly sweet and ready in literally 3 minutes. You will never go wrong with this flavor combo and the basic formula can be tweaked in infinite different ways to make it your own. This a delicious vinaigrette to serve with your fresh salads, and it's one of my favorite ways to help people fall in love with vegetables!
Equipment
- whisk
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp white vinegar
- 1 tsp maple syrup you may sub another sweetener
- 1 tsp dry Italian spices
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 pinch black pepper
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a bowl.
- Whisk until slightly emulsified. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- If you want to make a large batch of my vinaigrette just remember the ratio of vinegar to oil is 2:1 (2 parts oil to 1 part vinegar). Classically the ratio is 3:1 oil to vinegar but I prefer a more punchy and less oily vinaigrette.
- You may improvise with wonderful results. Sub in red wine vinegar, white wine vinegar, fresh lemon juice, different herbs and even infused oil to the recipe.
- For a stronger, more pungent flavor, add fresh garlic or dried garlic powder. If you add any fresh ingredients, be sure to store the container in the fridge and use within 5-7 days.
- If you do not like spicy, omit the red chili flakes.
- This dressing can be drizzled or tossed into the salad. It also makes a great marinade for roasting veggies or for making a nice tangy pasta salad.
- Use a mason jar. Add your ingredients to a mason jar, seal and give it a good shake, and you don't want to wash a bowl and a whisk.
Nutrition
Serving: 2tablespoonsCalories: 69kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 11mgPotassium: 11mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 16IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 1mg
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