Healthy Homemade Vinaigrette Recipe
This is the healthy homemade vinaigrette I make every single week. It comes together in about five minutes with pantry staples like olive oil, apple cider vinegar, and a pinch of salt, and it works on literally everything. Salads, roasted vegetables, grain bowls, pasta salads, you name it. I keep a jar in the fridge at all times, and it makes the whole week of eating so much easier. Once you start making your own vinaigrette, you will never go back to store bought.
1 cup
Calories: 978kcal
Ingredients
- ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
- ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 garlic clove pressed or finely minced
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- Black pepper to taste
- Optional: ¼ cup toasted hazelnuts roughly chopped
Instructions
- In a jar with a lid, add the olive oil, avocado oil, apple cider vinegar, garlic, mustard, salt, and pepper.
- Close the lid tightly and shake until everything is well combined.
- Stir in the chopped hazelnuts (if using).
- Store in the fridge and use throughout the week on salads, roasted veggies, or bowls.
Notes
- Make it milder: For a softer, more balanced flavor, use a mix of oils. I like combining extra virgin olive oil with vegetable oil (or avocado oil). The olive oil adds flavor, while the vegetable oil mellows out any bitterness — especially great for family-friendly salads.
- Storage: Keep in a sealed jar in the fridge for up to one week. Let it sit at room temperature for a few minutes before using.
- This recipe is a base. Feel free to add mustard, garlic, herbs, or toasted nuts to change the flavor each week.
- Store in a sealed jar in the fridge for up to one week. Shake well before using.
- For a creamier vinaigrette, blend in a spoonful of tahini or a few cashews.
Nutrition
Serving: 1tablespoon | Calories: 978kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 108g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 11g | Monounsaturated Fat: 79g | Sodium: 1278mg | Potassium: 72mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 0.4g | Vitamin A: 7IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 1mg