Balsamic Dressing
Elevate your salads and roasted vegetables with this quick and easy homemade balsamic dressing, a perfect blend of tangy, sweet, and savory flavors. Made with high-quality balsamic vinegar, extra-virgin olive oil, and a touch of Dijon mustard and honey, this versatile vinaigrette comes together in just 5 minutes. Freshly minced garlic adds a robust depth of flavor, while a dash of salt and freshly ground black pepper rounds out the seasoning. Whether whisked in a bowl or shaken in a jar, this silky and emulsified dressing is ideal for drizzling over greens, grain bowls, or even grilled meats. Store it in the fridge for up to a week for a delicious, go-to condiment that's way better than store-bought!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons Balsamic vinegar
- 6 tablespoons Extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 1 clove Garlic clove, minced
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper, freshly ground
Instructions
In a small bowl or a glass jar with a lid, combine the balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, and minced garlic.
Slowly drizzle in the olive oil while whisking steadily to emulsify the mixture. If using a jar, simply pour in the olive oil, secure the lid, and shake vigorously until well combined.
Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Adjust the seasoning as desired.
Use immediately, or store the dressing in the refrigerator in an airtight jar for up to one week. Shake or whisk before serving as the ingredients may separate over time.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
803 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 83.0 g | 106% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.2 g | 56% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1425 mg | 62% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 15.2 g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.3 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.9 g | ||
| Protein | 0.6 g | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 29 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 0.8 mg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 131 mg | 3% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
