Balsamic Vinaigrette

Elevate any salad with this delicious and simple balsamic vinaigrette. This dressing is silky in texture with the perfect mix of tangy with a touch of sweetness. Made with a handful of real ingredients, including balsamic vinegar, extra-virgin olive oil, and Dijon mustard, you can’t go wrong with this versatile and tasty dressing.

The Perfect Homemade Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing

I recently shared my lemon vinaigrette dressing a couple week ago, which is probably my most used dressing on a day-to-day basis. However, this dressing is a strong second and depending on the time of the year and what my taste buds are craving, it often takes first place.

I love how this dressing goes with just about anything and everything. I often use it on my kale citrus salad, spinach salad, persimmon salad, or Mediterranean quinoa salad.

But you don’t need a fancy salad to enjoy this dressing. Any salad garden salad will do! I love tossing it with fresh greens, halved cherry tomatoes, thinly sliced red onion, and voila – you have a deliciously awesome salad!

How to Make Balsamic Vinaigrette

There are really 3 ways of making a balsamic vinaigrette dressing and all of them are quick and easy!

1. Use a bowl and whisk. Combine all of the ingredients in a small bowl and whisk until the dressing is well combined and starts to emulsify. Some folks suggest adding the olive oil slowly while whisking but I get good results either way.
2. Use a blender or food processor. Combine the ingredients in the blender and process for 30 seconds. You’ll get perfectly emulsified dressing (yay!) but end up with a blender or food processor to clean. But this is a great method for making larger batches and bigger families.
3. Use a glass jar. Combine all of the ingredients in a jar and shake vigorously. I think this method gives the same results as a blender but doesn’t leave you with a blender to clean afterwards. I go into more detail below on this method as it’s my favorite!

The 2-Minute Vinaigrette

My favorite no-mess method of making this balsamic vinaigrette is by combining all of the ingredients in a glass jar and shaking until it emulsifies and is ready to use. Then I use the same jar to make and store the dressing. No extra bowls or whisks needed.

I love using a Ball mason jar — just make sure the lid is tightly secured before shaking vigorously. The mustard will emulsify the vinaigrette and result in that silky luxurious texture. That’s it!

Tips on Making the Best Balsamic Vinaigrette

While this balsamic vinaigrette recipe is fail-proof and so easy to make, here are some tips on ensuring you’re getting the best results possible!

• Use high-quality balsamic vinegar. The quality of your balsamic vinegar will greatly set the tone for this dressing. Use a good quality aged balsamic vinegar. The longer the balsamic vinegar ages, the richer, milder, and sweeter it becomes. Use a better balsamic vinegar and you won’t need a sweetener!
• Make a batch and use it throughout the week. Just be sure to store your balsamic vinaigrette in a tightly closed container, preferably a glass jar. Store the dressing in the refrigerator for 2-3 weeks. Just be sure to shake well when you want to use i.

For More Dressing Recipes, Check Out:

• Lemon Vinaigrette
• Creamy Lemon Tahini Dressing
• Avocado Lime Dressing

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Balsamic Viniagrette

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• Author: Sapana Chandra
• Prep Time: 5 minutes
• Total Time: 5 minutes
• Yield: 4 servings 1x
• Category: Dressing
• Method: By Hand
• Cuisine: American

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Elevate any salad with this delicious and simple balsamic vinaigrette. This dressing is silky in texture with the perfect mix of tangy with a touch of sweetness. Made with a handful of real ingredients, including balsamic vinegar, extra-virgin olive oil, and Dijon mustard, you can’t go wrong with this versatile and tasty dressing.

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Ingredients

• 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 2 teaspoons maple syrup
• 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder (or 1 garlic clove, grated)
• Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

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Instructions

1. Combine the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, maple syrup, garlic, salt, and pepper in a tightly sealed glass jar.
2. Shake for 30 seconds until well emulsified.
3. Adjust seasoning, if needed.

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Keywords: balsamic dressing, balsamic vinaigrette dressing, balsamic vinegar dressing