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If you’re looking for the perfect balsamic vinegar salad dressing, you’ve found it! My Balsamic Vinaigrette Recipe combines 5 simple ingredients, including balsamic vinegar and honey, for a savory-sweet dressing you will love. Perfect over salads, bruschetta, caprese, and more!
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Balsamic Salad Dressing
I have long been a fan of balsamic salad dressings! Even growing up, they have always been my favorite. There are so many ways to make homemade balsamic vinaigrette that you really can’t go wrong pairing it with just about anything!
This balsamic vinaigrette dressing recipe is one of the best I have ever made. It’s simple, but perfectly balanced for a sweet-and-savory flavor combination that works for everything from drizzling over crispy roasted chicken to a balsamic glaze for salmon.
Try it, and I’m sure you’ll find it is so much better than any store-bought salad dressing you can find! You’ll want to keep this balsamic dressing handy in your fridge to put over everything. Trust me!
Balsamic Dressing Ingredients
- honey
- balsamic vinegar
- salt
- pepper
- olive oil
How to Make Balsamic Vinaigrette
- To a bowl, add honey, balsamic vinegar, salt, pepper, and olive oil.* (See tips below.)
- Use a fork or whisk to stir the dressing well until fully combined.
- Use immediately over your favorite salads, or store in a jar in the fridge for up to 2 weeks!
Tips for Homemade Balsamic Dressing
- Store leftover balsamic vinaigrette dressing in the refrigerator in an airtight container with a lid, such as a jar.
- Give it a good stir or shake to mix before serving again.
- Extra virgin olive oil is best for homemade salad dressings, as it is the most flavorful.
- If you don’t want to use olive oil, you can use avocado oil, instead.
- *It isn’t necessary to gradually add olive oil to create a tasty dressing, but if you prefer, pouring the oil in slowly as you mix the ingredients helps create a thicker emulsion. Consider pouring the oil into the bowl slowly as you mix the honey, vinegar, and seasonings.
Vinaigrette Ratio
The proper ratio for vinaigrette depends on your personal tastes. For this recipe, I advise using a 2:3 ratio of vinegar to olive oil. With the added honey, this creates a perfectly balanced vinaigrette. If you would prefer a less tangy dressing, try 1 part vinegar to 3 parts oil.
Balsamic Salad Dressing Recipe FAQ
Balsamic vinegar is the base ingredient to any balsamic dressing, while a a “vinaigrette” refers to any dressing combining olive oil, wine vinegar, and seasoning. Balsamic vinaigrette dressing is a mixture of balsamic vinegar, olive oil, and other ingredients to create a thickened dressing for pouring over salads, fish, chicken, vegetables, and more.
Higher quality balsamic vinegar has been aged longer, and as a result is thicker and sweeter than a lower quality. Additionally, high quality balsamic vinegar uses grape must, while a cheaper variety will combine wine vinegar and other flavorings. However, for balsamic vinaigrette, I recommend using a less expensive variety. You do not need to dish out to make a great dressing!
What to Serve with Balsamic Vinaigrette
- Grilled Peach Salad
- Grilled Chicken Salad
- Strawberry Chicken Salad
- Sliced tomatoes and mozzarella in a caprese salad
- Over bruschetta with fresh diced tomatoes and garlic
- Drizzled over a pear spinach salad with goat cheese and pickled red onions
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Balsamic Vinaigrette Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 Tablespoon honey
- 2 Tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- â…› teaspoon salt
- â…› teaspoon pepper
- 3 Tablespoons olive oil
See our Cooking Conversions Chart for help converting measurements!
Instructions
- To a bowl, add honey, balsamic vinegar, salt, pepper, and olive oil.* (See tips below.) Use a fork or whisk to stir the dressing well until fully combined.1 Tablespoon honey, 2 Tablespoons balsamic vinegar, â…› teaspoon salt, â…› teaspoon pepper, 3 Tablespoons olive oil
- Use immediately over your favorite salads, or store in a jar in the fridge for up to 2 weeks!
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Notes
- Store leftover balsamic vinaigrette dressing in the refrigerator in an airtight container with a lid, such as a jar.
- Give it a good stir or shake to mix before serving again.
- Extra virgin olive oil is best for homemade salad dressings, as it is the most flavorful.
- *It isn’t necessary to gradually add olive oil to create a tasty dressing, but if you prefer, pouring the oil in slowly as you mix the ingredients helps create a thicker emulsion. Consider pouring the oil into the bowl slowly as you mix the honey, vinegar, and seasonings.
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