Description
This Pasta Salad Dressing is a versatile and flavorful dressing that pairs perfectly with any pasta salad. It combines the richness of olive oil, tanginess of vinegar, and a hint of sweetness from honey or maple syrup.
Ingredients
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Main Dressing:
- 3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup vinegar (red wine, white wine, apple cider, or balsamic)
- 2 tablespoons Dijon or whole-grain mustard
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic (or 1 teaspoon garlic powder)
- 1 tablespoon dried herbs (Italian seasoning, basil, oregano, or your favorite blend)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper (or to taste)
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup (optional, for a touch of sweetness)
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, vinegar, mustard, garlic, herbs, salt, pepper, and honey/maple syrup until well combined.
- Adjust Seasoning: Taste and adjust salt, pepper, or sweetness as needed.
- Use: Pour over your favorite pasta salad and toss to coat before serving.
Notes
- You can customize this dressing by adjusting the herbs or adding additional ingredients like lemon juice or Parmesan cheese.
- Store any leftover dressing in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 120 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg