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Balsamic Vinaigrette
Enjoy a restaurant-quality salad at home with this easy-to-make Balsamic Vinaigrette. This recipe is ready in just minutes, and doesn't separate quickly.
Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 8 servings (2 tablespoons)
Calories: 191 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
Italian-American Fussion
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 to 1/3 cup aged balsamic vinegar (see note)
- 1 tablespoon minced shallot
- 1 medium garlic clove , minced (about 1/2 to 3/4 tsp)
- 1 teaspoon honey (additional, if needed, to taste)
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon dried Italian herbs
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly-ground black pepper
Instructions
- In a bowl or jar, whisk together balsamic vinegar, shallot, garlic, honey, Dijon mustard, dried herbs, salt, and pepper.
- While whisking, drizzle oil into the mixture into a slow and steady stream. The dressing will emulsify and become smooth and glossy. (Alternately, add all ingredients to a mason jar, seal the lid tightly, and shake until emulsified.)
- Season to taste with additional salt and pepper.
- Store, tightly covered, in the refrigerator for 5-7 days. Let stand at room temperature for 10-15 minutes before serving. Shake or re-whisk if the vinaigrette starts to separate with storage.
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Notes
- The amount of balsamic vinegar and honey you use will depend on the bottle of balsamic you've used, and your personal preferences. Some are sweeter or more tart than others. Adjust these quantities to taste.
- See the FAQ section in the article above for substitutions/variations, and troubleshooting.
Nutrition Information
Serving
2tablespoons
Calories
191kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
3g
(1%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
20g
(31%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
15g
Sodium
82mg
(3%)
Potassium
19mg
(1%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
3IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
7mg
(1%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings (2 tablespoons)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 191
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 2tablespoons | |
| Calories | 191kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Sodium | 82mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 19mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 3IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 7mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.