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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!
Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 1 jar
Calories: 366 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
American
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.
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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 Information
Calories
366kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
25g
(8%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
29g
(45%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
21g
Sodium
187mg
(8%)
Potassium
171mg
(5%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
19g
(38%)
Vitamin A
13IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
0.1mg
(0%)
Calcium
42mg
(4%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1jar
Amount Per Serving
Calories 366
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 366kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 25g | 8% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 29g | 45% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 21g | 105% |
| Sodium | 187mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 171mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 19g | 38% |
| Vitamin A | 13IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 42mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.