Creamy Healthy Pasta Salad Dressing Recipe
This Creamy Healthy Pasta Salad Dressing is a flavorful and tangy vinaigrette that combines garlic, extra-virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, and Dijon mustard with herbs and spices. Perfect for pasta salads or as a zesty dressing for greens, this dressing is easy to make and uses wholesome ingredients to deliver a balanced taste without excess calories or fat.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: About 1 cup (8 servings of 2 tablespoons each) 1x
- Category: Salad Dressing
- Method: Mixing and Shaking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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Dressing Ingredients
- 1 garlic clove, finely grated or minced
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/2 cup red wine vinegar
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients: Begin by finely grating or mincing 1 garlic clove. Place the minced garlic into a mason jar as the base of your dressing, providing a fresh and robust flavor.
- Add the Liquid Ingredients: Pour 1/2 cup of extra-virgin olive oil and 1/2 cup of red wine vinegar into the mason jar with the garlic. These liquids will blend together to create the body of your dressing.
- Flavor the Dressing: Add 2 teaspoons of Dijon mustard and 2 teaspoons of dried oregano to the jar. These components add depth and a tangy note to your dressing.
- Season the Dressing: Include 1 teaspoon of kosher salt and 1/2 teaspoon of freshly ground black pepper. Adjusting these seasonings helps enhance and balance the dressing’s overall flavor.
- Combine and Emulsify: Seal the mason jar tightly and shake vigorously until all ingredients are well combined and emulsified, resulting in a creamy and smooth dressing ready to be tossed with your favorite pasta salad.
Notes
- Use fresh garlic to maximize flavor.
- Shake the jar well before each use to maintain emulsification.
- Adjust salt and pepper according to your taste preference.
- This dressing can be stored in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- If the dressing thickens after refrigeration, bring to room temperature and shake well before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 0.2g
- Sodium: 390mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0.3g
- Protein: 0.1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: pasta salad dressing, healthy dressing, creamy vinaigrette, garlic dressing, olive oil dressing, easy pasta dressing
