Let’s be real salad without a good dressing is just… wet leaves. But if you’re watching your sodium, most bottled stuff is basically liquid salt. Don’t worry though. This garlic vinaigrette is crazy easy, full of flavor, and won’t blow your sodium budget.
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Why You’ll Love This Dressing
Okay, here’s the pitch: it’s garlicky, zesty, and takes like 3 minutes to make. No salt overload, no weird thickeners, and definitely no “natural flavors” mystery. Plus, it works on salads, grilled veggies, roasted potatoes, or even as a bread dip if you’re feeling fancy.
And the best part? Each serving has less than 50mg of sodium. Yup. Flavor without the guilt trip.
What You’ll Need
Let’s keep it simple. You probably already have most of this:
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Low-Sodium Garlic Vinaigrette
- Total Time: 55 mins
- Yield: x1
Description
Make this simple garlic vinaigrette in minutes! It’s low sodium (under 50mg per serving), full of flavor, and way better than store-bought salad dressings.
Ingredients
1 cup vegetable oil
⅓ cup apple cider vinegar
3 tablespoons honey
2 cloves garlic, minced
Instructions
In a container, combine oil, vinegar, honey, and garlic. Cover, and shake until blended. Set aside for 45 minutes, to allow flavors to combine. Shake again before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 45 mins
Nutrition
- Calories: 268
- Fat: 27g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Protein: 0g
Tips and Flavor Boosts
- Want it creamy? Add a spoon of Greek yogurt.
- Like it spicy? A pinch of crushed red pepper does wonders.
- Don’t love raw garlic? Roast it first for a mellow, slightly sweet vibe.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to a week. Give it a good shake before using.
The Takeaway
This vinaigrette proves that low sodium doesn’t mean low flavor. It’s bold, fresh, and way better than most bottled dressings. Plus, when you make it yourself, you get to skip all the weird stuff and still impress your salad bowl.
So next time you’re staring at a sad head of lettuce, grab your garlic and make this magic happen.