How to Make Our Favorite Balsamic Vinaigrette - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like a homemade salad dressing to elevate your salad to the next level. And when it comes to delicious, versatile dressings, our favorite balsamic vinaigrette takes the top spot. This recipe creates a dressing that is tangy, slightly sweet, and incredibly flavorful, making it the perfect complement to a wide variety of salads.

Whether you're tossing it with a simple green salad, using it as a marinade for grilled vegetables, or drizzling it over a Caprese salad, ...

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Ingredients

  • ½ cup olive oil
  • ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
  • 1 shallot, minced
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 5 mins
  • Servings: 8

  • Combine olive oil, balsamic vinegar, shallot, garlic, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and black pepper together in a glass jar with a tight-fitting lid.
  • Replace the lid on the jar and shake vigorously until thoroughly combined.
  • Nutrition

    133 cal.

    • Total Fat: 14g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Sodium: 38mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 3g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 0g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 6mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 29mg