Description
Elevate your salads and meals with this easy homemade balsamic vinaigrette. With its perfect balance of tangy balsamic vinegar, rich extra virgin olive oil, and a hint of sweetness from honey, this dressing adds depth and flavor to any dish. Whip it up in minutes and impress your friends and family with a gourmet touch that’s both simple and satisfying.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey (or maple syrup), salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Gradually drizzle in the olive oil while continuously whisking to create an emulsion.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to two weeks or serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 30g
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: For a lighter version, substitute balsamic vinegar with white balsamic vinegar. Add fresh herbs like basil or oregano for extra flavor. This dressing also works beautifully as a marinade for meats or vegetables.