How To Make Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing
Step 1: Dice red onion and mince garlic.
Step 2: Heat a medium skillet over medium/high heat. Then, add olive oil.
Step 3: When your olive oil is fragrant, add the diced red onion and minced garlic. Let sauté in olive oil for 1-2 minutes.
Step 4: Turn heat to low heat and let your olive oil, garlic and onion mixture simmer for 10-15 minutes uncovered. Then, remove from heat and let cool.
Step 5: Add your simmered down olive oil, garlic and onion mixture + balsamic vinegar, dijon mustard, maple syrup, fresh lemon juice and salt to taste into a mason jar, close tightly, and shake until all ingredients are combined.
Step 6: Enjoy! Or keep refrigerated in an air-tight container for later (will keep for 3-5 days).Pantry Staples to Make Your Own Dressing
We like to keep a few pantry staples on hand at all times just in case the homemade dressing mood strikes. They are: Now all you’ll need is a salad to pair with this delicious balsamic dressing you’ve whipped up. Here are some ideas to get you inspired 😀Salads on Fit Foodie Finds
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The BEST Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup red onion diced
- 3 garlic cloves peeled and minced
- 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup
- 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Heat a medium skillet over medium/high heat. Add olive oil.
- When olive oil is fragrant add onion and garlic. Let sauté in olive oil for 1-2 minutes.
- Turn heat to low heat and let olive oil, garlic, and onion simmer uncovered for 10-15 minutes. Then remove from heat and let cool.
- Add all ingredients for the dressing into a mason jar, close tightly, and shake until all ingredients are combined.
I dont usually leave comments but omg this salad dressing is to die for. It’s the first one I’ve made with the onions and garlic sautéed and I’m never going back!
RIGHT?! We feel the same way. Sauteeing the garlic is legit life-changing.