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Homemade Balsamic Vinaigrette

June 13, 2016 By Rachel 10 Comments

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Homemade Balsamic Vinaigrette – Just say “NO” to processed dressing with this incredibly simple, easy-to-make, homemade balsamic vinaigrette that will kick your salad up a notch!

Homemade Balsamic Vinaigrette

One truth I have found to continuously ring true when it comes to eating out is that the best course of action is to always order the house dressing. Even if the house dressing isn’t normally my first dressing of choice, it will taste infinitely fresher and brighter than anything that comes from the recesses of the kitchen pantry.

Making Balsamic Vinaigrette

All that to say, I eventually came to the point where I asked myself, “Why the heck am I settling for bottled, processed, store-bought dressing laced with preservatives in my own kitchen??” Store-bought dressings seems especially ridiculous during the summer months when I get piles of fresh greens from a local farm. Everything from crisp romaine to the delicate leaves of bib, to the spice and excitement of arugula and mustard greens – all deserving of a dressing that celebrates their just-picked flavor. All this led me to start making my own dressings and my salads haven’t been boring since!

Making Balsamic Vinaigrette

One of the easiest dressings to make, and I dare say a kitchen staple in my home, is balsamic vinaigrette. The only “effort” involved is measuring a few ingredients into a mason jar, giving it a shake-shake-shake, and voila! My own house dressing.

Making Balsamic VinaigretteHomemade Balsamic Vinaigrette

Homemade Balsamic Vinaigrette
 
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Prep time
5 mins
Total time
5 mins
 
Just say "NO" to processed dressing with this incredibly simple, easy-to-make, homemade balsamic vinaigrette that will kick your salad up a notch!
Author: Rachel Hanawalt
Recipe type: Dressing
Cuisine: Italian
Serves: 6 servings
Ingredients
  • ½ C olive oil
  • ¼ C balsamic vinegar
  • 2 Tbsp honey
  • ½ tsp minced shallots (optional)
  • 1 Tbsp dijon mustard
  • ⅛ tsp black pepper
  • ¼ tsp salt
Instructions
  1. Combine all of the ingredients in a mason jar or a dressing bottle with the a lid. The shallots add some spice to the dressing, so depending on the green you're pairing the dressing with, include or omit them. For example, the shallots are good with spinach, but not necessary with arugula.
  2. Shake up the mason jar until all of the ingredients are fully incorporated. Serve immediately or store covered in the refrigerator for up to a week.
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Filed Under: Dairy-Free, Dressings and Sauces, Easy, Fall, Gluten-Free, Healthy, Italian, Recipes, Spring, Summer, Vegetarian, Winter Tagged With: balsamic vinegar, dijon mustard, dressing, Homemade, Honey, Italian, Olive Oil, Salad, Shallots, Vegetarian, Vinaigrette

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Comments

  1. Vivian {Stay Alive and Cooking} says

    June 14, 2016 at 3:32 am

    Ohhhh yumm! I’m obsessed with balsamic vinegar – it goes well with so many dishes… I made a dressing a while ago with minced basil too, but I’ll remember this one! Pinned!

    Reply
    • Rachel says

      June 20, 2016 at 8:53 am

      Add minced basil sounds awesome. I’m imagining that poured over heirloom tomatoes and fresh mozzarella… Yum! Thanks for the idea! And thanks for pinning!

      Reply
  2. Heather Kinnaird says

    June 15, 2016 at 12:53 pm

    this is one of our favorites as well. no more bottled dressing for us

    Reply
    • Rachel says

      June 20, 2016 at 8:54 am

      Yeah! Boo for bottled dressing! You can go wrong with a classic homemade vinaigrette. 🙂

      Reply
  3. Lucy says

    June 15, 2016 at 2:16 pm

    I never buy salad dressing anymore! This vinaigrette looks perfect. I love your oil to vinegar ratio–nice and tart, with the honey and dijon to round out the flavors. Pinning!

    Reply
    • Rachel says

      June 20, 2016 at 8:55 am

      Thanks Lucy 🙂 And thanks for pinning!

      Reply
  4. Finagin says

    October 8, 2017 at 6:36 pm

    Awful, thick, overly sweet.

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    • Rachel says

      October 20, 2017 at 11:34 am

      Hey Finagin- I’m sorry to hear that you didn’t like how this recipe turned out. If you’re not a fan of the sweetness and thickness of this dressing you can try cutting back on the honey and try adding a tablespoon or two of water. Personally, I like it though!

      Reply
  5. Henry says

    September 16, 2018 at 7:52 pm

    Everyone asks me about this recipe. The best and easiest balsamic vinegarette recipe there is. I make this dressing for the family weekly.

    Reply
    • Rachel says

      September 23, 2018 at 11:39 am

      I’m glad it’s such a hit! Thanks for for letting me know that your family and you are enjoying it so much!

      Reply

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