Basic Keto Vinaigrette

This basic keto vinaigrette is an amazingly flavorful dressing! In only 10 minutes, you can have this delicious vinaigrette ready to serve!

I love making my own dressings, and this basic keto vinaigrette is an awesome quick and easy go-to recipe! In just 10 minutes and with a handful of ingredients, you can make your own delicious vinaigrette. And with making your own, you will know exactly what is going into it. This vinaigrette is amazingly fresh, zesty, and low carb!

Let’s talk about the ingredients in this basic keto vinaigrette!

Our vinaigrette starts with olive oil, red wine vinegar, and lemon juice. The “classic” ratio for vinaigrette is 3 parts oil to 1 part vinegar, but you’ll see many different ratios in vinaigrette recipes. Our basic vinaigrette is close to the 3 to 1 ratio since we are using both vinegar and lemon juice as acidic elements. If possible, I recommend using fresh lemon juice for this vinaigrette. Dijon mustard gives our vinaigrette a nice tang and the keto sugar sweetens it just a touch and balances out the other flavors. We then add a little minced garlic. If you’d like, you can always add more. After adding the salt and pepper, you can taste your vinaigrette and add more salt if you’d like.

Why should I make my own vinaigrette?

There are a few great reasons for making your own keto vinaigrette. First, it is incredibly quick and easy to make your own vinaigrette, and you’ll be amazed at how fresh and delicious homemade vinaigrette tastes. Next, when you make your own vinaigrette, you can be assured it contains only ingredients you want. There will be no oils, sugars, or added ingredients which you don’t want in your food. Also, when you make homemade vinaigrette, you can adjust the ingredients and amounts of ingredients to suit your taste preference. You can also try different brands of oils and vinegars and find your favorites to use in your vinaigrettes! Another great reason to make your own vinaigrettes is because you can make small or large batches as needed so you can be assured your vinaigrette will always be fresh!

How can I serve this basic keto vinaigrette?

The first thing you might think of when you hear vinaigrette, is salad; but there are so many other ways to use it! Yes, it works great on green salads. You can top any lettuce salad or spinach salad with this vinaigrette. It can also be drizzled over cooked meats including beef, chicken, pork, and seafood. And drizzling over cooked vegetables will take your veggies to the next level! Another great option is to use this mixture as a marinade for meats or vegetables. You can also use this vinaigrette as a condiment to top burgers, keto sandwiches, and lettuce wraps. It would make a great dressing for a cucumber tomato salad or even to make an olive cheese marinated salad. If you’d like, you can also use this vinaigrette as a dip for raw vegetables!

Here are some delicious homemade keto dressing recipes I think you’ll enjoy!

Creamy Keto Tarragon Dressing

Homemade Keto Blue Cheese Dressing

Keto Honey Mustard Dressing

Keto Thousand Island Dressing

Helpful Hints:

*You can also make this in a mason or similar type jar and simply shake to combine ingredients.

*You can easily halve or double this recipe.

Main Kitchen Equipment and Utensils:

• Small mixing bowl
• Measuring spoons

Splash of Encouragement:

***Have fun in the kitchen experimenting with ingredients and making your own healthy dressings and vinaigrettes***