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Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing Recipe

Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing has the power to transform any salad into a delightful symphony of flavors. Making your own dressing is not only easy but also a more wholesome alternative to store-bought dressings that are often packed with preservatives. I'll guide you through the process of whipping up this liquid gold that'll make your salads sing!
Course Salad
Cuisine American, Gluten Free, Healthy
Diet Gluten Free, Vegetarian
Keyword balsamic vinaigrette dressing recipe, garlicky, spicy
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 12
Calories 126kcal

Equipment

  • Blender

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
  • ¾ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons honey or other sweetener
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic more or less to taste
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • ½ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper optional

Instructions

  • Combine ingredients in a blender and process until smooth. Store in a mason jar in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.

Notes

Variations
  • Add in 1 chopped shallot or 2 tablespoons chopped red onion.
  • Add 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary.
  • Add the juice of one lemon.
  • Omit the fresh minced garlic and instead use 1 tablespoon of garlic powder. (More or less to taste.)
  • For a kick of heat add in 1 minced chipotle chili pepper plus 1 tablespoon adobo sauce.
Nutritional information does not include the sugar alcohols in Swerve.

Nutrition

Calories: 126kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 209mg | Potassium: 5mg | Vitamin A: 15IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 0.1mg