Garlic, Oregano, and Lemon Vinaigrette

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
7%
Garlic, Oregano, and Lemon Vinaigrette
45 min.
4
140kcal

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Elevate your culinary experience with the vibrant and zesty Garlic, Oregano, and Lemon Vinaigrette! This delightful dressing is not only gluten-free and dairy-free, making it perfect for those with dietary restrictions, but it also boasts a flavor profile that will awaken your taste buds. Whether you’re drizzling it over fresh salads, grilled vegetables, or even using it as a marinade for meats, this vinaigrette adds a punch of brightness to any dish.

The combination of anchovy fillets and garlic provides a savory undertone that is beautifully balanced by the freshness of lemon and oregano. With just a handful of ingredients, you can whip up this delicious vinaigrette in under 45 minutes, and you’ll find that it keeps well in the fridge for up to two days—perfect for meal prepping or having on hand for spontaneous gatherings!

With only 140 calories per serving, this vinaigrette is a guilt-free way to add flavor and enhance your meals. Plus, its eye-catching color and aromatic scent will surely impress your family and friends. So, for your next meal, take a step away from store-bought dressings and embrace the homemade goodness of this Garlic, Oregano, and Lemon Vinaigrette. It’s a small effort that delivers big results, and once you try it, you may never go back!

Ingredients

  • fillet anchovy packed in oil (drained)
  •  garlic clove 
  • servings kosher salt 
  • 0.5  optional: lemon with peel) seeded finely chopped
  • servings juice of lemon fresh
  • 0.3 cup olive oil extra virgin extra-virgin
  • 0.3 cup oregano fresh loosely packed ()
  • 0.5 teaspoon pepper red crushed

Equipment

    Directions

    1. Finely chop2 garlic cloves, 2 anchovyfillets packed in oil (drained),1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepperflakes, and a pinch of koshersalt in a mini-processor.
    2. Add1/2 seeded, finely choppedlemon (with peel) and1/4 cup (loosely packed) freshoregano leaves; pulse a fewtimes to coarsely chop.
    3. Add1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil;process until a coarse puréeforms. Season with moresalt and fresh lemon juice,if desired. DO AHEAD: Canbe made 2 days ahead. Coverand chill.

    Nutrition Facts

    Calories140kcal
    Protein2.71%
    Fat83.88%
    Carbs13.41%

    Properties

    Glycemic Index
    15.13
    Glycemic Load
    0.4
    Inflammation Score
    -10
    Nutrition Score
    5.1169566155776%

    Flavonoids

    Eriodictyol
    3.62mg
    Hesperetin
    5.94mg
    Naringenin
    0.28mg
    Apigenin
    0.01mg
    Luteolin
    0.27mg
    Kaempferol
    0.01mg
    Myricetin
    0.09mg
    Quercetin
    0.24mg

    Nutrients percent of daily need

    Calories:140.07kcal
    7%
    Fat:13.84g
    21.3%
    Saturated Fat:1.95g
    12.21%
    Carbohydrates:4.98g
    1.66%
    Net Carbohydrates:3.17g
    1.15%
    Sugar:0.87g
    0.97%
    Cholesterol:1.2mg
    0.4%
    Sodium:201.66mg
    8.77%
    Alcohol:0g
    100%
    Alcohol %:0%
    100%
    Protein:1.01g
    2.01%
    Vitamin K:27.07µg
    25.78%
    Vitamin E:2.64mg
    17.62%
    Vitamin C:13.5mg
    16.36%
    Manganese:0.19mg
    9.34%
    Iron:1.41mg
    7.82%
    Fiber:1.82g
    7.27%
    Calcium:59.06mg
    5.91%
    Vitamin B6:0.08mg
    3.79%
    Folate:11.89µg
    2.97%
    Magnesium:11.65mg
    2.91%
    Vitamin A:130.16IU
    2.6%
    Potassium:90.61mg
    2.59%
    Vitamin B3:0.49mg
    2.43%
    Copper:0.04mg
    1.89%
    Vitamin B2:0.03mg
    1.76%
    Selenium:1.2µg
    1.71%
    Phosphorus:14.32mg
    1.43%
    Vitamin B1:0.02mg
    1.27%
    Zinc:0.16mg
    1.06%
    Source:Epicurious