Herb Vinaigrette

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This fresh herb vinaigrette dressing recipe is great tossed with mixed greens or as a dressing for cold pasta salads. It's easily adapted to whatever herbs and citrus you have on hand. Be sure to shake well before serving.

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Stacy Fraser
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Stacy Fraser
Stacy Fraser is an independent culinary professional based in Charlotte, Vermont. She was a kitchen manager at Burlington’s Penny Cluse Cafe for five years before joining the team at EatingWell, where she was test kitchen manager for 13 years.
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Updated on September 19, 2023
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Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD

Emily Lachtrupp is a registered dietitian experienced in nutritional counseling, recipe analysis and meal plans. She's worked with clients who struggle with diabetes, weight loss, digestive issues and more. In her spare time, you can find her enjoying all that Vermont has to offer with her family and her dog, Winston.

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Active Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
10 mins
Servings:
9
Yield:
about 3/4 cup
Nutrition Profile:
Low-Carb Diabetes-Friendly Nut-Free Dairy-Free Low-Sodium Soy-Free Heart-Healthy Vegan Vegetarian Egg-Free Gluten-Free
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Ingredients

  • ⅓ cup extra-virgin olive oil

  • ⅓ cup vinegar, such as red-wine, champagne, white balsamic or rice

  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh herbs, such as basil, chives, cilantro, dill, oregano and/or tarragon, or 1 tablespoon dried

  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped shallots

  • 2 tablespoons lime or lemon juice

  • ¼ teaspoon salt

  • ¼ teaspoon ground pepper

Directions

  1. Combine oil, vinegar, herbs, shallot, lime (or lemon) juice, salt and pepper in a jar with a tight-fitting lid. Cover and shake until well combined.

To make ahead

Refrigerate for up to 5 days. Shake well before serving.

Originally appeared: EatingWell Magazine, May/June 2013

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

78 Calories
8g Fat
1g Carbs
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 9
Serving Size 2 tablespoons
Calories 78
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 1g 0%
Total Fat 8g 10%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Vitamin A 49IU 1%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Folate 2mcg 1%
Sodium 66mg 3%
Calcium 4mg 0%
Magnesium 2mg 0%
Potassium 18mg 0%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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