Simple Balsamic Dressing
This balsamic dressing recipe is so simple and quick to make, and it’s a staple condiment that you’ll want to use throughout the week. This balsamic dressing tastes wonderful on a simple green salad, or use it as a marinade for chicken breast or salmon.
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My absolute favourite dressing for salad is a tart and flavourful balsamic vinaigrette. When I realized how easy it was to make, I knew I’d never go back to store-bought balsamic dressing again! My version is tart and a little spicy with no added sugar or sweetener. It tastes delicious on sweet potato toast or drizzled on a green salad.
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Ingredients
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- extra virgin olive oil
- balsamic vinegar
- salt & peper
- granulated onion
- granulated garlic
- mustard powder
See recipe card for quantities.
Instructions
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Combine all of the ingredients into a mason jar.
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Place the lid on the jar and shake the jar until the dressing has fully emulsified.
Hint: you can double or triple this recipe to make dressing for a crowd, or enough dressing to last the entire week!
Equipment
I like to use a simple lidded mason jar (or upcycled jam jar) to shake & make my sauces and dressings. You can also use a food processor instead.
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Storage
This dressing doesn’t have to be refrigerated and can last up to 7 days.
Top tip
Make sure to shake your balsamic dressing well so that the ingredients emulsify (or the oil and vinegar completely combines). The dressing should look smooth!
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Simple Balsamic Dressing
Equipment
- 1 mason jar with lid
Ingredients
- ⅔ cup olive oil extra virgin
- ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
- ½ tsp granulated onion
- ½ tsp granulated garlic
- ½ tsp mustard powder
- ½ tsp sea salt
- ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Combine all of the ingredients into a mason jar.
- Place the lid on the jar and shake the jar until the dressing has fully emulsified.
Nutrition
These nutrition values are estimates only. Read my full nutrition disclaimer here.