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Balsamic Vinaigrette

This simple Balsamic Vinaigrette takes mere minutes to whip together and needs no special kitchen appliances! This tangy vinaigrette has nicely balanced flavors and a great thickness -- the perfect topping for a simple side salad, garden salad, or roasted vegetables!
Course Appetizer, Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine American, Healthy
Keyword balsamic vinaigrette
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 5 cups
Calories 116kcal
Author Chelsea Lords
Cost $0.98

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • Fine sea salt and pepper
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Instructions

  • COMBINE: In a wide-mouth jar, combine all the dressing ingredients. Season to taste with salt and pepper; I add 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Briskly shake to combine and emulsify. (Don't have a jar? Briskly whisk in a bowl instead!) Check to make sure honey isn't sticking to the bottom -- whisk it into the mixture if it is. Taste and adjust the flavor to personal preference.
  • STORAGE: Store in the fridge until ready to use. In an airtight container in the fridge, this dressing will stay good for 5-7 days. Heads up: Leftover dressing will separate and may even clump a bit (this is because olive oil solidifies at cold temperatures). Simply let the dressing stand at room temperature for about 15-20 minutes and then vigorously shake to re-combine. Then it's ready to use again!

Notes

Note 1: Flavors: We love Grey Poupon® Dijon best. Make sure to use Dijon, not yellow mustard. There’s a big flavor difference! Since the vinegars offer a fair amount of tang, we like balancing that out with some honey. If you'd prefer the dressing to remain tangy, leave out or reduce the honey. For a sweeter dressing, add additional honey, slowly, and to taste.
Nutrition information is for a 1-tablespoon serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 116kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Sodium: 36mg | Potassium: 15mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 2IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 1mg