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Balsamic Vinaigrette

Consider this balsamic vinaigrette recipe your new house dressing. With just a few pantry staple ingredients, this will be your go-to anytime you make a salad!
Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Salad Dressings & Toppings, Sauces & Marinades
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6 servings
Author: Rachel Gurk

Ingredients

  • ½ cup olive oil
  • ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon honey, or to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 clove garlic, finely minced or pressed (see note)
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon coarse ground black pepper, or to taste

Instructions

  • In a small bowl or jar, combine all ingredients (see note for blender instructions).
    ½ cup olive oil, ¼ cup balsamic vinegar, 1 tablespoon honey, or to taste, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, 1 clove garlic, finely minced or pressed, ½ teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste, ¼ teaspoon coarse ground black pepper, or to taste
  • Whisk or shake well until ingredients are combined.
  • Taste and season with additional salt, pepper, or honey as desired.
  • Use immediately, or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator. It will keep for up to a week. Before using, shake or whisk the dressing again to re-emulsify any separated ingredients.

Notes

  • Solidification: If the olive oil solidifies in your fridge, leave the vinaigrette out at room temperature for 15 to 20 minutes before using. Once the olive oil liquifies, shake well and use. If it’s in a microwave safe container, you may also microwave it briefly (about 10 seconds). 
  • Garlic: If you prefer a milder garlic flavor, use ½ teaspoon garlic powder instead of fresh garlic. You may also omit the garlic completely; the dressing has plenty of flavor without it.
  • Blender Directions: If desired, you can also make this dressing in a blender. It will result in a slightly thicker, more emulsified version of the dressing. Both are delicious, it depends on your preference. To make this version, add all ingredients to a small blender; blend until fully combined and dressing is slightly lighter in color.

Nutrition

Serving: 2tablespoons | Calories: 181kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Sodium: 206mg | Potassium: 18mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 5mg | Iron: 0.2mg

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