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### 👩🍳 Instructions:
1. **Combine all ingredients** in a jar or bottle with a tight-fitting lid.
2. **Shake well** until fully emulsified. That’s it!
3. **Taste and adjust** — add more mustard for tang, honey for sweetness, or garlic for bite.
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### 🧊 Storage & Shelf Life
Here’s the real magic: since this dressing contains **no dairy or fresh herbs** and relies on **oil, vinegar, and dry seasonings**, it has a **naturally long shelf life**. Store it in a cool, dark place (like a pantry), or for extra freshness, refrigerate it.
– **Shelf life in pantry**: Up to **1 month**
– **Shelf life in fridge**: **2–3 months** (shake well before each use)
Pro tip: If you want an even longer shelf life, skip the garlic and add it fresh just before serving — this prevents any spoilage and still gives amazing flavor.
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### 🥗 How to Use It
This dressing is endlessly versatile:
– **Drizzle over salads** — from a simple garden salad to a hearty grain bowl
– **Toss with roasted vegetables**
– **Marinate chicken, fish, or tofu**
– **Dip for crusty bread**
– **Spoon over pasta or rice bowls** for a quick flavor upgrade
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### 🌿 Variations to Try
Want to switch things up? Here are some quick variations based on the same long-lasting vinaigrette base:
– **Lemon Herb**: Replace vinegar with fresh lemon juice and add dried parsley and thyme
– **Spicy Kick**: Add a pinch of red pepper flakes or a dash of hot sauce
– **Creamy Version**: Stir in a spoonful of Greek yogurt or mayo (note: this version should be refrigerated and used within a week)
– **Asian Twist**: Swap vinegar for rice vinegar, add a dash of sesame oil and soy sauce
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### 💡 Final Thoughts
With just a handful of ingredients and minutes of your time, you can create a **fast, restaurant-quality dressing** that lasts for weeks — or even months. It’s the kind of staple you’ll reach for again and again, not only because it tastes amazing, but because it **makes eating healthy meals faster and easier**.
Skip the overpriced bottles and mystery ingredients. With this homemade dressing in your fridge, you’ll never look at salads the same way again.
**#HomemadeDressing #SaladGoals #HealthyEats #MealPrepMagic #PantryStaples #BetterThanStoreBought**
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