How to Make Perfect Salad Dressing in a Mason Jar

Say you’ve starting the New Year on a health kick — your 2016 healthy meal plan probably includes a fair share of salads. For dressing, you could reach for your favorite store-bought variety. Or pour on a healthier homemade vinaigrette, and you’ll cut down on the calories and preservatives on your plate.

This Tipline video shows you the only formula you need to make a delicious homemade vinaigrette at home to help you create the tastiest salads ever.

No matter what spices or flavors you incorporate, a well-balanced vinaigrette needs just four elements to make a yummy dressing. It also includes the essential ratio of 1 part acid to three parts oil.

Watch the video to see what you’ll need for your dressing, then check out the recipe below.

Homemade Vinaigrette
¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
1 small shallot, chopped
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon honey
Juice of 1 lemon
½ teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon freshly ground pepper

Mix all ingredients in a mason jar, tighten lid. Shake well.

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