Creamy Balsamic Dressing
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Total Time
10 mins
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Servings
14 (makes a little less than 1 cup)
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Calories
88 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
American
Creamy Balsamic Dressing
Description
Creamy Balsamic Dressing combines mayonnaise and balsamic vinegar to create a smooth, tangy dressing with subtle sweetness from brown sugar. Dijon mustard and garlic powder add mild pungency and depth, while Italian seasoning brings herbal notes. The dressing achieves a balanced flavor that's creamy and slightly sweet, suitable for drizzling over salads. Whisking the ingredients thoroughly ensures a uniform consistency. It can be used immediately but benefits from a few hours in the fridge to allow the dried herbs to soften and flavors to meld. The recipe yields just under a cup, enough for several salads, and can be adjusted easily by modifying the sugar to suit different balsamic varieties.
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup mayonnaise
- 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Add dressing ingredients to a bowl and whisk together thoroughly. Taste and adjust as needed so the dressing suits your tastes. Note: some balsamic vinegars are a lot sweeter than others, so start with half the amount of sugar suggested, taste, and add more if needed.
- Transfer to a jar and refrigerate for up to a week. You can eat it right away, but I prefer to leave it for a few hours so the flavors meld more and the dried herbs soften up.
Notes
- Use less brown sugar initially, then adjust to suit the sweetness of your balsamic vinegar.
- Let the dressing rest in the fridge for a few hours to soften herbs and blend flavors.
- Store in an airtight jar for up to one week in the refrigerator.
- One tablespoon counts as a single serving for nutritional calculations.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 14(makes a little less than 1 cup)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 88 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 88kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 5mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 79mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 9mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 9IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 4mg | 0% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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