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Balsamic Vinaigrette
This balsamic vinaigrette is a flavorful dressing that adds bold flavor to salads, vegetables and even proteins such as chicken and beef. A kitchen staple that's so easy to make and tastes way better than the store bought version.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
6 mins
Servings: 12
Calories: 133 kcal
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil use a high quality brand
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar I prefer aged balsamic
- 1 1/2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon minced shallot or 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Place all of the ingredients in a small bowl.
- Whisk well until dressing is emulsified and slightly thickened.
- Pour the dressing into a jar or airtight container.
- Use immediately or store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
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Notes
- This is a very simple recipe, so use the highest quality extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar that you can find. I prefer to use an aged balsamic vinegar whenever possible. This type of balsamic costs a bit more, but has a more intense, well rounded flavor without as much acidity.
- The recipe makes enough dressing for about 4 large salads.
Nutrition Information
Calories
133kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
3g
(1%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Sodium
161mg
(7%)
Potassium
6mg
(0%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Calcium
1mg
(0%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 133
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 133kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Sodium | 161mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 6mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Calcium | 1mg | 0% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.