Simple Balsamic Vinaigrette Recipe
This is a very simple and delicious balsamic vinaigrette recipe. Every salad needs a dressing to round it out.
A versatile salad dressing that hits the spot and will make your salad shine! I love this dressing it’s just so simple and goes with just about any salad!
We also love having Honey Mustard on hand if you are wanting a sweeter creamy dressing for your salads!
Why Make This Balsamic Vinaigrette Recipe
- Its simple and uses ingredients you most likely already have in your cupboard.
- Making your own is incredibly inexpensive to make compared to buying store bought.
- You can adjust the flavour to suit your preference.
- Making your own is healthier than store-bought versions which don’t always use quality ingredients and normally add numbers, preservatives and or artificial flavours.
Supplies Needed
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup olive oil: I use a cold processed extra virgin olive oil so you get the full rich flavour.
- 2 tbsp balsamic Vinegar: Use a good quality one as this gives the bulk of the flavour along with olive oil.
- 1 tbsp honey or Maple Syrup: I use whatever I have on hand at the time. I love maple syrup taste in this recipe but honey is great too.
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp Salt: I love using sea salt or you can use himalayan salt as well
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tbsp mustard: Dijon or American mustard both taste good with this recipe.
Equipment
Bowl: to pour all ingredients into.
Fork or whisk: To mix everything together.
Small glass jar with lid: To pour your salad dressing into.
How To Make Vinaigrette Dressing
- This is so simple, mix all ingredients together in a bowl.
2. Pour mixture into a small bottle with a lid and store in the fridge.
3. Use as needed.
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Balsamic Vinaigrette Recipe
Here's a simple and delicious homemade balsamic vinegrette recipe. A great salad dressing recipe for all your salads.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 tbsp Dijon Mustard
- 1 tbsp Honey or maple syrup
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
Instructions
1. Pour all ingredients into a bowl.
2. Mix everything together thoroughly.
3. Place into a small glass jar with a lid, and store in the fridge.
4. Shake well before use!
Notes
How To Store Your Dressing
Store this salad dressing in the fridge and shake well before use. I find this salad dressing can last easily a couple weeks in the fridge. Just make sure if you leave it that long you check that it still smells and looks well before consumption.
How To Use Balsamic Dressing
- Use this dressing on top of salads.
- Mix this dressing with some cooked rice and a few raw veggies like onion, tomatoes, maybe some greens.
- Add into a wrap.
- Flavour roasted vegetables with this dressing!
- Use it as a dip for raw vegetables sticks.
How To Use This Dressing
- Use this dressing on top of salads.
- Mix this dressing with some cooked rice and a few raw veggies like onion, tomatoes, maybe some greens.
- Add into a wrap.
- Flavour roasted vegetables with this dressing!
- Use it as a dip for raw vegetables sticks.
How To Store
Store this salad dressing in the fridge and shake well before use.
I find this salad dressing can last easily a couple weeks in the fridge.
Just make sure if you leave it that long you check that it still smell and looks well before consumption.
