The Only Salad Dressing You'll Ever Need
The Only Salad Dressing You'll Ever Need
Ingredients
- 1 garlic clove, grated
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, to 2 tablespoons
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup, to 2 tablespoons
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground, or to taste
- 3/4 cup oil, such as olive oil or a neutral oil
Instructions
- 1
Grate the garlic clove directly into a medium-sized mixing bowl.
⏱️ 1 min - 2
Add the Dijon mustard (starting with 1 tablespoon and adjusting to your preference), red wine vinegar, and maple syrup (also starting with 1 tablespoon) to the bowl.
⏱️ 1 min
- 3
Season the mixture with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to your taste. Start with the suggested amounts and adjust as needed.
⏱️ 1 min
- 4
Whisk all the ingredients together vigorously until they are well combined and the salt has dissolved.
⏱️ 2 min
- 5
While continuously whisking, slowly drizzle in the oil in a thin, steady stream. Continue whisking until the dressing emulsifies, thickens, and achieves a smooth, creamy consistency.
⏱️ 5 min
- 6
Taste the dressing and adjust seasonings (salt, pepper, maple syrup, or vinegar) as desired. The dressing is now ready to be poured over your favorite salad.
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
The Only Salad Dressing You'll Ever Need
- 1 garlic clove, grated
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, to 2 tablespoons
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup, to 2 tablespoons
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground, or to taste
- 3/4 cup oil, such as olive oil or a neutral oil
Instructions
- 1
Grate the garlic clove directly into a medium-sized mixing bowl.
⏱️ 1 min - 2
Add the Dijon mustard (starting with 1 tablespoon and adjusting to your preference), red wine vinegar, and maple syrup (also starting with 1 tablespoon) to the bowl.
⏱️ 1 min - 3
Season the mixture with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to your taste. Start with the suggested amounts and adjust as needed.
⏱️ 1 min - 4
Whisk all the ingredients together vigorously until they are well combined and the salt has dissolved.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
While continuously whisking, slowly drizzle in the oil in a thin, steady stream. Continue whisking until the dressing emulsifies, thickens, and achieves a smooth, creamy consistency.
⏱️ 5 min - 6
Taste the dressing and adjust seasonings (salt, pepper, maple syrup, or vinegar) as desired. The dressing is now ready to be poured over your favorite salad.