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Homemade Balsamic Vinaigrette Recipe

Never buy store-bought dressing again once you learn how easy it is to make a delicious homemade balsamic vinaigrette recipe right from home.

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

Ingredients

  • ½ peeled and small diced shallot
  • 8-10 finely minced fresh basil leaves
  • 1 ½ teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • ¾ cup balsamic vinegar
  • 2 cups oil
  • Sea salt and 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

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  • Make-Ahead: You can make this recipe up to 3 days ahead of time. You can absolutely serve this right away, but more flavors will come out with time.
  • How to Store: Place covered in the refrigerator for up 7 days. This will not freeze.
  • You can also use whole grain mustard instead of Dijon mustard
  • Sub out the sugar with honey or agave if you desire.
  • Feel free to use any oil that you’d like, but I recommend a soft very light virgin olive oil or any other neutral-flavored oil like sunflower oil. You can also blend the oils together.
  • If you do not like fresh basil, you can also use fresh thyme or even rosemary to alter the flavor.
  • Sub out the 8-10 fresh basil leaves for 1 ½ teaspoons of dry basil.
  • You can also make this recipe in a stand mixer with the whisk attachment.

Nutrition Information

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

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12Serving

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.