Simple Sweet Spicy Balsamic Dressing
Elevate your salads, roasted veggies, or grilled meats with this irresistible Simple Sweet Spicy Balsamic Dressing! Bursting with bold flavors, this quick and easy homemade dressing combines the tangy richness of balsamic vinegar, the golden sweetness of honey, and a fiery kick of crushed red pepper flakes. Balanced perfectly with extra virgin olive oil, Dijon mustard, and a hint of garlic powder, it creates a smooth and creamy emulsion in just 5 minutes—no cooking required! Customize the heat level to your taste, and enjoy this versatile dressing as a zesty marinade or drizzled over your favorite greens. Ready in minutes and made with pantry staples, this recipe is the perfect addition to your meal prep repertoire.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoons garlic powder
- 0.25 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
Instructions
In a small mixing bowl or a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the balsamic vinegar, extra virgin olive oil, honey, and Dijon mustard.
Add the garlic powder, crushed red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper to the mixture.
Whisk the ingredients together briskly if using a bowl, or shake the jar vigorously until the dressing is well emulsified.
Taste and adjust seasoning, adding more honey for sweetness, red pepper flakes for spiciness, or salt as needed.
Use immediately or store in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Shake well before each use.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
907 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 85.1 g | 109% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.0 g | 60% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 720 mg | 31% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 44.3 g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.4 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 41.6 g | ||
| Protein | 0.8 g | 2% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 28 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 1.1 mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 152 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.
