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Sweet Onion Salad Dressing

Sweet Onion Salad Dressing: Quick, Tangy, and So Delicious

This Sweet Onion Salad Dressing is a quick, creamy, and tangy dressing that enhances any salad with fresh ingredients.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Sauces
Cuisine: American
Calories: 80

Ingredients
  

For the Dressing
  • 1 large sweet onion (e.g., Vidalia)
  • 2 cloves garlic fresh
  • 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup/agave nectar
  • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • to taste sea salt
  • to taste black pepper
  • 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil

Equipment

  • high-speed blender

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Sweet Onion Salad Dressing
  1. Begin by roughly chopping one large sweet onion and two cloves of fresh garlic.
  2. In a high-speed blender, add the chopped sweet onion and garlic along with 2 tablespoons of honey (or your preferred sweetener), 1/4 cup of apple cider vinegar, 2 tablespoons of Dijon mustard, and a pinch of sea salt and black pepper.
  3. Pour in 1/3 cup of extra virgin olive oil and blend starting on low speed for about 10 seconds, then gradually increase to high speed for 30-40 seconds until smooth.
  4. Taste and adjust the seasoning as desired, blending briefly to combine any changes.
  5. Drizzle over salads or use as a dip; store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tablespoonCalories: 80kcalCarbohydrates: 5gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 120mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 2gCalcium: 1mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container in the fridge for best freshness. Adjust sweetness and tanginess to your preference.

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