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Homemade Balsamic Vinaigrette Recipe
5 from 48 votes

Homemade Balsamic Vinaigrette Recipe

This Homemade Balsamic Vinaigrette blends minced shallots, fresh basil, Dijon mustard, sugar, and balsamic vinegar whisked together with neutral cooking oil to create a balanced salad dressing. The vinaigrette features a smooth emulsified texture with a tangy and slightly sweet flavor, enhanced by fresh herbs. It's a versatile dressing suitable for green salads or drizzling over vegetables. Making it ahead allows flavors to deepen, and it keeps refrigerated for up to a week.

Prep Time
5 mins
Additional Time
2 mins
Servings: 12
Calories: 56 kcal
Course: Salad
Cuisine: French, Italian, American

Ingredients

  • ½ shallot peeled and small diced
  • 8-10 basil finely minced fresh leaves
  • 1 ½ teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • ¾ cup balsamic vinegar
  • 2 cups neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste

Instructions

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  1. Add the shallots, basil, mustard, sugar, and balsamic vinegar to a medium-size bowl.
  2. Using a whisk, whisk the ingredients together while slowly drizzling in the oil to make sure it stays emulsified.
  3. Finish by seasoning it with salt and pepper and serve.

Notes

  • Prepare the vinaigrette up to three days in advance to enhance flavor melding.
  • Store covered in the refrigerator for up to seven days; do not freeze.
  • Substitute Dijon mustard with whole grain mustard if preferred.
  • You may replace sugar with honey or agave for sweetness.
  • Use a mild virgin olive oil or a neutral oil like sunflower oil for best results, or blend oils.
  • Fresh basil can be replaced with thyme or rosemary, or dried basil at 1.5 teaspoons if fresh is unavailable.
  • A stand mixer with a whisk attachment can be used for easier emulsification.

Nutrition Information

Calories 56kcal (3%) Carbohydrates 5g (2%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 4g (6%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 11mg (0%) Potassium 21mg (0%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 14IU (0%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 4mg (0%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 56

% Daily Value*

Calories 56kcal 3%
Carbohydrates 5g 2%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 4g 6%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 11mg 0%
Potassium 21mg 0%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 14IU 0%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 4mg 0%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.