Low Carb Classic Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing
Elevate your salads with this Low Carb Classic Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing, a flavorful and versatile homemade recipe perfect for health-conscious food lovers. Featuring extra virgin olive oil, zesty Dijon mustard, tangy balsamic vinegar, and fresh minced garlic, this dressing is a testament to simple ingredients done right. Whipped up in just five minutes, it boasts a balanced blend of savory, tangy, and subtly sweet flavors, thanks to a touch of stevia or erythritol for keto-friendly sweetness. Ideal for enhancing fresh greens or as a marinade for your favorite proteins, this sugar-free, low-carb vinaigrette is crafted for taste without compromise. Plus, it stores beautifully in the fridge for up to a week, ensuring you always have this kitchen staple on hand. Make healthy eating delicious and effortless with this classic twist!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup Balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 clove Garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 1/4 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon Stevia or erythritol sweetener (optional)
Instructions
In a medium mixing bowl or a mason jar with a lid, combine the balsamic vinegar and Dijon mustard.
Add the minced garlic, salt, black pepper, and optional sweetener if using. Whisk or shake well to combine the ingredients.
Slowly stream in the extra virgin olive oil while continuously whisking or shaking the jar to emulsify the dressing.
Continue to whisk or shake until the vinaigrette is well-blended and thickened to your desired consistency.
Taste the dressing and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more salt or pepper as preferred.
Transfer the vinaigrette to a serving container or store it in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Shake or whisk again before serving as separation may occur. Enjoy over fresh greens or as a marinade for proteins.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2008 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 227.0 g | 291% | |
| Saturated Fat | 32.0 g | 160% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1541 mg | 67% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 11.6 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.2 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.0 g | ||
| Protein | 0.6 g | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 34 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 1.0 mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 154 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.
