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Simple Balsamic Vinegrette Recipe

This is a very simple and delicious balsamic vinegrette recipe. Every salad needs a dressing to round it.

I love this dressing it’s just so simple and goes with just about any salad.

Simple homemade balsamic vinegrette ingredients a little bowl.

We also love having Honey Mustard on hand if you are wanting a sweeter creamy dressing for your salads!

Why Make This Balsamic Vinegrette Recipe

  1. Its simple and uses ingredients you most likely already have in your cupboard.
  2. Making your own is incredibly inexpensive to make compared to buying store bought.
  3. You can adjust the flavour to suit your preference.
  4. 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

Balsamic vinegrette ingredients on a cutting board.

Ingredients

Olive oil: I use a cold processed extra virgin olive oil so you get the full rich flavour.

Balsamic Vinegar: Use a good quality one as this gives the bulk of the flavour along with olive oil.

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.

Spices: Salt, Pepper and Italian seasoning add great flavour.

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 Vinegrett Dressing

Balsamic vinegrette ingredients in a measuring cups.
  1. This is so simple, mix all ingredients together in a bowl.
Balsamic vinegrette dressing ingredients in a glass pyrex measuring cup.

2. Pour mixture into a small bottle with a lid and store in the fridge.

3. Use as needed.

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Simple balsamic vinegrette in a small bowl.

Balsamic Vinegrette Recipe

Yield: 3/4 cup
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes

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!

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How To Use This Dressing

Simple balsamic vinegrette in a small bowl.
  1. Use this dressing on top of salads.
  2. Mix this dressing with some cooked rice and a few raw veggies like onion, tomatoes, maybe some greens.
  3. Add into a wrap.
  4. 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.

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