Garden Herb Vinaigrette
My go-to house dressing that works beautifully on just about any salad. Tangy red wine vinegar, a touch of maple syrup for sweetness, Dijon mustard for depth, and fresh parsley to bring it all together. It comes together in minutes and keeps in the fridge all week — once you make it, you'll never go back to store-bought.
Prep time
5 min
Cook time
No cook
Serves
About ½ cup
Ingredients
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- ¼ cupolive oil
- 4 tbspred wine vinegar
- 1 clovegarlic, minced (or ½ tsp garlic powder)
- 1 tspItalian seasoning
- 1 tspDijon mustard
- 2 tbspmaple syrup
- 1 tbspfresh parsley, finely chopped (or ½ tbsp dried)
- pinchsalt and black pepper
Ingredients
- ¼ cupolive oil
- 4 tbspred wine vinegar
- 1 clovegarlic, minced (or ½ tsp garlic powder)
- 1 tspItalian seasoning
- 1 tspDijon mustard
- 2 tbspmaple syrup
- 1 tbspfresh parsley, finely chopped (or ½ tbsp dried)
- pinchsalt and black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Add all ingredients to a small bowl or mason jar.
- 2
Whisk vigorously (or shake the jar with the lid on) until fully combined and emulsified.
- 3
Taste and adjust — more maple syrup for sweetness, more vinegar for tang.
- 4
Use immediately or store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week. Give it a good shake or whisk before each use.
Melissa's Notes
This dressing is incredibly versatile — it works on green salads, grain bowls, roasted vegetables, and even as a light marinade for chicken. Fresh garlic gives the boldest flavour, but garlic powder is a great shortcut. Fresh parsley brightens it up beautifully, but dried works just fine when that's what you have on hand.
Nutrition Information
Per 2 tbsp serving
Nutrition information is an estimate and may vary depending on the ingredients and brands used.
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