Basic Balsamic Vinaigrette
This basic balsamic vinaigrette is a perfect balance of bold, sweet, tart, and slightly aromatic flavors, made with just 5 ingredients (plus salt & pepper) in 3 minutes!
Servings: 1 jar
Calories: 366kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons of extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons of balsamic vinegar
- 5 tablespoons of water
- 1 tablespoon of dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon of brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons of garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon of black pepper
Instructions
- In a small bowl or jar with a lid, mix all of the ingredients except the salt. Taste and add salt if needed.
- Store in the refrigerator in an airtight jar or bowl for up to two weeks.
Notes
- Use high-quality ingredients: For the best flavor, use good-quality oil, vinegar, etc.
- Adjust to taste: Tweak any ingredient to your preferred taste. I.e., more sweetener, more mustard, etc.
- Leave it to rest: Though you can technically use it immediately, this easy balsamic vinaigrette recipe tastes best when given an hour or two to marinate.
- For the creamiest dressing: Using a blender, immersion blender, or food processor can help to emulsify the ingredients into a thicker, creamier balsamic vinaigrette olive oil dressing.
Nutrition
Calories: 366kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 21g | Sodium: 187mg | Potassium: 171mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 13IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 42mg | Iron: 1mg
