Easy New Orleans Salad Dressing
This bold and zesty New Orleans salad dressing is perfect for salads, marinades, or even dipping sauces. With simple, fresh ingredients like olive oil, vinegar, Dijon mustard, and Southern spices, it offers a tangy yet balanced flavor that will elevate any dish. It’s quick to make, and chilling it allows the flavors to fully develop, creating a rich, layered dressing that you’ll want to keep on hand.
Ingredients
- ½ cup olive oil
- ¼ cup white vinegar
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 tablespoon honey
- ¼ cup fresh parsley chopped
Instructions
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together olive oil, white vinegar, and lemon juice until fully combined.
- Add Spices and Mustard: Gradually add Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, cayenne pepper, oregano, and thyme. Stir until fully blended.
- Incorporate Honey and Herbs: Mix in the honey to balance out the tanginess, then fold in the fresh parsley for a vibrant, fresh finish.
- Chill and Soak: Transfer the dressing to a sealed jar and refrigerate for 2-3 hours. This allows the flavors to soak together, creating a rich, deep flavor.
- Serve: Drizzle the dressing over your favorite salads or use it as a marinade for grilled meats or vegetables.
Notes
- Calories: 80
- Fat: 7g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Protein: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 110mg