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All-Purpose Vinaigrette

A close-up view of all-purpose vinaigrette in a glass

Dotdash Meredith

Use this vinaigrette to dress any combination of mixed greens.

Prep/Cook Time: 10 Minutes, Servings: 16

Ingredients

1 medium clove garlic
¼ teaspoon salt
5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
6 tablespoons fresh orange juice, plus more to taste
¼ cup white-wine vinegar or red-wine vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

Directions

Peel garlic clove and smash with the side of a chef’s knife. Using a fork, mash the garlic with salt in a small bowl to form a coarse paste. Whisk in oil. Add juice, vinegar and mustard; whisk until well blended. Taste and whisk in up to 4 tablespoons more juice to mellow the flavor; season with more salt, if desired.

Nutritional Information

Per Serving: 38 Calories, Total Fat: 4 g, Saturated Fat: 1 g, Cholesterol: 0 mg, Carbohydrates: 1 g, Fiber: 0 g, Total Sugars: 0 g, Added Sugars: 0 g, Protein: 0 g, Sodium: 53 mg, Potassium: 13 mg, Folate: 2 mcg, Calcium: 1 mg

© Dotdash Meredith. All rights reserved. Used with permission.

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