Sweet Tangy Balsamic Vinaigrette
Elevate your salads and roasted vegetables with this Sweet Tangy Balsamic Vinaigrette—a quick and versatile homemade dressing that combines the richness of extra-virgin olive oil with the bold tang of balsamic vinegar. Sweetened naturally with honey and given a touch of zip from Dijon mustard and freshly minced garlic, this vinaigrette strikes the perfect balance between sweet and savory. Ready in just 5 minutes, its velvety texture is achieved with a simple whisk or shake, ensuring you have a perfectly emulsified dressing every time. Ideal for drizzling over mixed greens, marinating meats, or even tossing with grilled vegetables, this vinaigrette is a must-have in your kitchen repertoire. Plus, it stores beautifully in the fridge, so you’ll always have a flavorful, homemade dressing on hand.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.5 cups Extra-virgin olive oil
- 0.25 cups Balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Honey
- 1 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 clove Garlic, minced
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper, freshly ground
Instructions
In a medium bowl or jar with a lid, combine the balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper.
Whisk or shake the ingredients together until well combined.
Slowly drizzle in the olive oil while continuously whisking to create a smooth emulsion. If using a jar, screw on the lid tightly and shake vigorously until the oil is incorporated.
Taste the vinaigrette and adjust seasoning if needed, adding more honey for sweetness or more vinegar for tanginess.
Transfer the vinaigrette to a clean jar or bottle for storage. Store in the refrigerator and shake well before each use.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1266 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 122.1 g | 157% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.4 g | 82% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1545 mg | 67% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 46.1 g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.2 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 43.4 g | ||
| Protein | 0.8 g | 2% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 36 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 1.1 mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 176 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.
