Homemade Vinaigrette Recipe

This Homemade Vinaigrette Recipe is ready in less than five minutes and will make any bland salad taste like heaven. Simply the best salad dressing recipe ever!

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I grew up in Panama with five brothers and sisters, and my mom used to make this vegan vinaigrette just right before we sat at the table. Yes, it is made in minutes. My mom probably made it in seconds!

Method

In this easy, step-by-step guide, I’ll show you how to make perfect, 7-ingredient homemade vinaigrette salad dressing every time.

The steps to make this easy vinaigrette recipe are simple. Chop, pour, squeeze and shake!

Pro Tips to make a homemade oil and vinegar salad dressing

• The secret to getting the best homemade vinaigrette right is to watch the proportions of oil vs. vinegar. Always use three parts of oil for every part of vinegar.
• To adjust the vinaigrette to your liking, add more vinegar or lime for acidity or extra virgin olive oil for richness.
• If you prefer to add salt and pepper directly to your salad, don’t include them in the recipe.
• Alternatively, you can put all the ingredients in a bowl in place of a mason jar and mix them with a whisk.
• Store in the refrigerator for 4-5 days.

Interested in a no-oil dressing for Your Salad?

I like using this Homemade Vegan Parmesan which works beautifully!

If you try this recipe, let us know! Leave a comment, rate it, and don’t forget to tag a photo #ourplantbasedworld on Instagram. Cheers!

Homemade Vinaigrette Recipe

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This Homemade Vinaigrette Recipe is ready in less than five minutes and will make any boring salad taste like heaven.

5 from 4 votes

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Prep Time 5 mins

Total Time 5 mins

Course Dressing, Preparation, Sauce

Cuisine Gluten-Free, Latin America Creole, Vegan, Vegetarian

Servings 8 2 tablespoons servings

Calories 99 kcal

Equipment

• Mason Jar
• Whisk

Ingredients

 

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• 6 tablespoons olive oil extra virgin
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• ¼ red onion medium, finely chopped
• 1 garlic clove finely chopped
• 1 lime juiced, lemon also works well
• 2 teaspoons thyme fresh
• 1 teaspoon oregano dry

Optional:

• ½ teaspoon sea salt
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

 

• Finely chop the red onion and garlic.
• In a mason jar or any other jar with a lid, squeeze the lime, add the olive oil, red wine vinegar, finely chopped onion, garlic, thyme, oregano leaves, salt, etc., pepper. Alternatively, instead of using a mason jar, you can put all the ingredients in a bowl and mix them with a whisk.
• Taste and adjust flavor as needed, adding more vinegar for acidity, extra virgin olive oil for richness.
• Close the lid and shake for a couple of seconds.

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Notes

Store in the refrigerator for 4-5 days.

Nutrition

Calories: 99kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 1gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 146mgPotassium: 22mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 33IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 1mg

Keyword DIY, Dressing, homemade, Vinaigrette

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