Fresh Sage Vinaigrette (Easy Homemade Salad Dressing)
Transform your everyday greens with this Fresh Sage Vinaigrette, a bright and flavorful homemade salad dressing that instantly upgrades any bowl. This easy vinaigrette delivers a clean, vibrant taste that turns ordinary salads into something truly special.
Servings: 5 servings
Calories: 136kcal
Equipment
- 1 mason jar with lid *or small bowl and whisk
Ingredients
- ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil
- ¼ cup champagne vinegar
- juice from ½ a lime
- 1 teaspoon pure maple syrup
- ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh sage, minced
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Add all of the ingredients to a mason jar, including olive oil, champagne vinegar, lime juice, maple syrup, Dijon, garlic, sage, salt, and pepper. Add the lid and give it a good shake. Pour immediately onto a salad and toss.
Notes
Storage:
The dressing can sit on the counter for up to one hour and then must be refrigerated. Secure the lid and store in the fridge for up to five days.
Allow the refrigerated dressing to sit on the counter for at least 30 minutes, and give it a good shake before using. The oil can harden in the fridge.
Tips and Modifications:
Use fresh sage, not dried. Fresh sage gives this vinaigrette its signature bright, earthy flavor. Dried sage can taste overpowering and slightly bitter.
Finely mince the sage. Sage leaves are sturdy, so chopping them very finely helps distribute the flavor evenly throughout the dressing.
Let it sit before serving. Allow the vinaigrette to rest for at least 10–15 minutes so the flavors can meld together beautifully.
Feel free to swap out the sage for another fresh herb like basil.
Nutrition
Serving: 2tablespoons | Calories: 136kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Sodium: 123mg | Potassium: 18mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 4IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 0.2mg