My Homemade Balsamic Vinaigrette is incredibly easy to make and taste much better than store-bought dressing. With a handful of ingredients you can create a delicious homemade dressing perfect for you favorite salads and more.
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This is the best balsamic dressing recipe and far better than store-bought salad dressing! The basics of making any vinaigrette include having an acid (in this instance balsamic vinegar) and a good quality oil. Dijon mustard and honey are used not only for flavor but they also help elmusify the viniagrette giving this dressing a creamy texture. A good aged balsamic vinegar will give your dressing a greater depth of flavor but you can certainly use a basic balsamic for this dressing recipe.
With a tangy flavor and a few simple ingredients this balsamic vinaigrette recipe is one I make every week. This easy balsamic vinaigrette is quite versatile and can be used on any number of salad recipes including my Kale and Apple Salad, Beet and Burrata Salad, and Spinach and Strawberry Salad. Take a look at my Lemon Thyme Vinaigrette, Maple Dijon Vinaigrette and Basil Vinaigrette for more great homemade salad dressing recipes!
You can also use this balsamic dressing as a marinade for chicken, a dressing for a pasta salad, drizzle on grilled vegetables, or spoon onto whipped ricotta or whipped feta dip.
Ingredients
- Balsamic vinegar
- Dijon mustard
- Honey
- Kosher salt
- Ground black pepper
- Olive oil
Cooking Tips
- Feel free to double or triple this recipe to make a big batch for a larger group or to store in the fridge for a week
- Customize your dressing by swapping the olive oil for avocado oil, walnut oil or hazelnut oil
- You can swap maple syrup for honey if that’s what you have on hand
- Feel free to use white balsamic vinegar for this dressing
- Add in 1-2 tablespoons of fresh herbs like thyme, chives or tarragon
- Instead of dijon mustard you can use a grainy mustard for a bit of texture
- Add in a bit of minced garlic or shallot for a more savory dressing
How to Make Balsamic Vinaigrette
This balsamic vinaigrette is such an easy recipe and literally takes just a few minutes using basic pantry staples. Add the balsamic vinegar, honey, dijon mustard, salt, pepper and olive oil to a mason jar with a tight-fitting lid and give it a good shake to combine. Alternatively you can add the balsamic vinegar, honey, dijon mustard, salt and pepper to a small bowl and whisk in the the olive oil in a steady stream until well combined. Drizzle over your favorite salad.
Storage
Store this dressing in an airtight container or glass jar, it will last up to a week in the refrigerator. Shake thoroughly before serving.
If you like this Homemade Balsamic Dressing recipe be sure to take a look at some of my other recipes!
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Homemade Balsamic Vinaigrette
Equipment
- mason jar
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup olive oil
Instructions
- Add the balsamic vinegar, honey, dijon mustard, salt, pepper and olive oil to a mason jar and shake well to combine. Alternatively you can add the balsamic vinegar, honey, dijon mustard, salt and pepper to a small bowl and whisk in the the olive oil until well combined.
- Store the dressing in a glass jar, it will last up to a week in the refrigerator. Shake thoroughly before serving.
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