Best Our Favorite Balsamic Vinaigrette Recipes

Balsamic Vinaigrette Recipe image

Provided by Mary Younkin

Time 5m

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly crushed black pepper (finely ground)
1 large garlic clove (minced)
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil

Steps:

In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the honey, balsamic, mustard, salt, pepper and garlic. Add the oil and whisk thoroughly to combine. Continue whisking until the dressing is fully emulsified.
Store in a jar with a lid and refrigerate. Shake well before serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 81 kcal, Carbohydrate 2 g, Fat 8 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 67 mg, Sugar 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving

Mama's Balsamic Vinaigrette image

Provided by SOSARA77

Time 10m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 7

¾ cup extra virgin olive oil
¾ cup balsamic vinegar
1 clove garlic, crushed or to taste
½ teaspoon dried oregano
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 pinch salt
1 pinch freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

Combine the olive oil, vinegar, garlic, oregano, mustard, salt and pepper in a jar with a tight fitting lid. Shake well before serving. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 137.4 calories, Carbohydrate 2.7 g, Fat 14 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 0.1 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 24.8 mg, Sugar 2.2 g

Simple Balsamic Vinaigrette image

Provided by Food Network

Categories condiment

Time 10m

Yield about 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 18

1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
2 teaspoons dark brown sugar, optional* (See Cook's Note)
1 tablespoon chopped garlic
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
3/4 cup olive oil
Mesclun salad mix or favorite greens, for accompaniment
Assortment of salad ingredients, such as cherry tomatoes, chopped carrots, sliced red onion, chopped celery, diced cucumbers, walnuts
Blue cheese, for garnish
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
2 teaspoons dark brown sugar, optional* (See Cook's Note)
1 tablespoon chopped garlic
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
3/4 cup olive oil
Mesclun salad mix or favorite greens, for accompaniment
Assortment of salad ingredients, such as cherry tomatoes, chopped carrots, sliced red onion, chopped celery, diced cucumbers, walnuts
Blue cheese, for garnish

Steps:

Beat the vinegar in a bowl with the optional sugar, garlic, salt and pepper until sugar and salt dissolves. Then beat in the oil by droplets, whisking constantly. (Or place all the ingredients in a screw-top jar and shake to combine.) Taste and adjust the seasonings.
Toss a few tablespoons of the dressing with the salad mix and desired salad ingredients, top with blue cheese and serve immediately.
If not using dressing right away, cover and refrigerate, whisking or shaking again before use.
Beat the vinegar in a bowl with the optional sugar, garlic, salt and pepper until sugar and salt dissolves. Then beat in the oil by droplets, whisking constantly. (Or place all the ingredients in a screw-top jar and shake to combine.) Taste and adjust the seasonings.
Toss a few tablespoons of the dressing with the salad mix and desired salad ingredients, top with blue cheese and serve immediately.
If not using dressing right away, cover and refrigerate, whisking or shaking again before use.

Balsamic Vinaigrette image

Provided by GARYR

Time 10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

Steps:

In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, white balsamic vinegar, garlic, and mustard powder. Season to taste with salt and black pepper. Stir in minced fresh herbs if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 184.5 calories, Carbohydrate 3.4 g, Fat 18.9 g, Protein 0.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 5.2 mg, Sugar 3 g