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Honey Balsamic Vinaigrette
5 from 3 votes

Honey Balsamic Vinaigrette

This honey basil balsamic vinaigrette dressing combines fresh basil, tangy balsamic vinegar, and simple ingredients to make your salads (and more) sing.

Servings: 8
Calories: 268 kcal
Course: Condiments, Others
Cuisine: Vegan, Keto

Ingredients

  • 3 garlic minced very fine, or 3/8 teaspoon dried minced garlic, small cloves
  • 20 basil chopped or torn, fresh leaves
  • 2 tablespoons honey (see Recipe Notes for alternatives)
  • 4 teaspoons Dijon mustard (see below for substitutions)
  • 1 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar (see Recipe Notes for low carb alternative)
  • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 2 pinches black pepper
Prepared Mustard Substitute
  • 4 teaspoons apple cider vinegar (or lemon juice)
  • 2 2/3 teaspoons yellow mustard seeds ground
  • 2/3 teaspoon salt

Instructions

    Cup of Yum
  1. Blend garlic, basil, honey, and mustard into a paste.
  2. Add apple cider vinegar and balsamic and mix completely.
  3. Add the olive oil slowly, blending while adding.
  4. Serve.
Alternative Quick Method
  1. Simply mix all ingredients in a glass container.
  2. Serve.

Notes

  • Substitute 1/4 cup apple cider or red wine vinegar plus 2 teaspoons xylitol or a dash of stevia for the balsamic vinegar for a low carb/keto/THM:S dressing
  • The original recipe called for unseasoned rice vinegar but I use apple cider vinegar instead for its extra health benefits.
  • You could use about 2 tablespoons dried basil instead of fresh basil.
  • I use xylitol, vegetable glycerine, or a 1/32 teaspoon/dash stevia instead of honey for a low-carb/keto option.
  • Substitute 1/4 cup apple cider or red wine vinegar plus 2 teaspoons xylitol or a dash of stevia for the balsamic vinegar for a low carb/keto/THM:S dressing
  • The original recipe called for unseasoned rice vinegar but I use apple cider vinegar instead for its extra health benefits.
  • You could use about 2 tablespoons dried basil instead of fresh basil.
  • I use xylitol, vegetable glycerine, or a 1/32 teaspoon/dash stevia instead of honey for a low-carb/keto option.

Nutrition Information

Calories 268kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 6g (2%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 27g (42%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Sodium 244mg (10%) Potassium 31mg (1%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 56IU (1%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 9mg (1%) Iron 1mg (6%) Net Carbohydrates 5g

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 268

% Daily Value*

Calories 268kcal 13%
Carbohydrates 6g 2%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 27g 42%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Sodium 244mg 10%
Potassium 31mg 1%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 6g 12%
Vitamin A 56IU 1%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 9mg 1%
Iron 1mg 6%
Net Carbohydrates 5g

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