Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing
This is the simplest and best balsamic vinaigrette dressing. It only requires a few basic ingredients and takes less than ten minutes to make!
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 174kcal
Equipment
- 1 Pint (or quart) size canning jar
Ingredients
- 1 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 clove garlic (crushed)
- 1 teaspoon dijon mustard (or 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard powder)
- salt and pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a glass canning jar.
- Place lid on tightly and shake vigorously for 30 seconds or until emulsified.
- Serve immediately over salad or fresh vegetables.
- Note: Alternatively, you can whisk all the ingredients in a bowl or blend together in a blender and then place in a jar.
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Notes
Did your balsamic vinaigrette solidify?
If you stored your balsamic vinaigrette in the fridge, you may have noticed that the oil has solidified. This actually isn't a bad thing. It means that you used a high-quality olive oil.
- Simply allow the dressing to come to room temperature and give it a shake. That's all it needs.
- If you really don't want to deal with your vinaigrette solidifying, only make enough dressing to last the meal. That way you can avoid storing altogether.
- This recipe is really easy to adjust down to just a few servings if needed. It takes less than a couple minutes to make so you can totally just make it on an as-needed basis.
Nutrition
Calories: 174kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Sodium: 8mg | Potassium: 15mg | Fiber: 0.03g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 0.3IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 0.2mg