Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing

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The very Best Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing you’ll ever have! Simple yet oh so flavorful, this ain’t no basic balsamic dressing. Made with real ingredients, and the perfect companion to any salad. Make this dressing today!

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Hello, salad lovers! We’re here to tell you: non-creamy salad dressings don’t have to suck! This balsamic vinaigrette dressing is flavorful, savory and the perfect way to dress up a salad without adding the calories of traditional creamy dressings. And it takes just a few ingredients that you likely already have on hand (8 ingredients total!) and a few minutes to make (X minutes to be exact!). You’ll be on your way to living out your salad dreams before you know it. Let’s get into it:

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).

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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:

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The BEST Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing

This balsamic vinaigrette is a game-changer with its blend of olive oil, red onion, and a touch of maple syrup. It's quick to make and will elevate any salad with its tangy, sweet flavor!
By: Honeycomb Media
Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 20 minutes
Total: 25 minutes
Servings: 6
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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.

Tips & Notes

Dressing keeps refrigerated in an air-tight container for 3-5 days.

Nutrition

Calories: 106 kcal, Carbohydrates: 7 g, Protein: 0 g, Fat: 9 g, Fiber: 0 g, Sugar: 5 g

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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Hailey
Hailey
February 8, 2021 12:18 am
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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 sautรฉed and I’m never going back!

Lee Funke
February 8, 2021 7:11 am
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RIGHT?! We feel the same way. Sauteeing the garlic is legit life-changing.