Balsamic Vinaigrette
Elevate your salads and roasted vegetables with this homemade Balsamic Vinaigrette, a perfect balance of tangy, sweet, and savory flavors! Featuring premium ingredients like extra virgin olive oil, rich balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, and a touch of honey, this versatile dressing comes together in just 10 minutes with no cooking required. The addition of minced garlic and freshly ground black pepper lends a delightful depth, while the emulsification process ensures a smooth and luxurious texture. Ideal for meal prepping, this vinaigrette can be refrigerated for up to a week, making it a quick and easy solution for flavor-packed dishes. Whether you're drizzling it over a crisp garden salad or using it as a marinade, this recipe is a must-try for anyone looking to upgrade their homemade dressing game!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.75 cup Extra virgin olive oil
- 0.25 cup Balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 1 clove Garlic, minced
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper, freshly ground
Instructions
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, and minced garlic. Whisk until the ingredients are well blended.
Slowly start pouring in the extra virgin olive oil, while continuously whisking the mixture. This helps to emulsify the dressing, giving it a smooth consistency.
Continue whisking until all the olive oil is fully incorporated and the vinaigrette has thickened slightly.
Add salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste, whisking again to ensure everything is mixed evenly.
Taste the vinaigrette and adjust the seasoning if necessary, adding more salt or pepper to suit your preference.
Transfer the finished vinaigrette to a sealable jar or a salad dressing bottle for convenient storage and serving.
Store in the refrigerator for up to one week. Shake well before each use as the dressing may separate over time.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1593 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 171.0 g | 219% | |
| Saturated Fat | 24.0 g | 120% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1541 mg | 67% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 28.8 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.2 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 26.2 g | ||
| Protein | 0.7 g | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 36 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 1.0 mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 165 mg | 4% | |
*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.
