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Balsamic Vinaigrette

Updated: May 16, 2025 · Published: Aug 3, 2024 by Misty Tannery · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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If you're looking for a bold and tangy salad dressing, this homemade Balsamic Vinaigrette is a must-try! Not only does it add the perfect punch to your favorite green salads, but it also tastes amazing over fresh cucumber and tomato salads—and even doubles as an easy chicken marinade.

Best of all, making your own vinaigrette dressing is simple, quick, and made with pantry staples you likely already have on hand. Plus, you'll feel good knowing exactly what's going into your dressing. Give this easy balsamic vinaigrette recipe a try—it's fresh, flavorful, and incredibly versatile!

Glass jar of homemade balsamic vinaigrette surrounded by fresh salad ingredients
This homemade balsamic vinaigrette is tangy, flavorful, and made with simple pantry ingredients.

Looking for other balsamic recipes? Try this Caprese Grilled Cheese!

Ingredients

  • balsamic vinegar
  • honey
  • garlic clove
  • dijon mustard
  • sea salt
  • black pepper
  • extra virgin olive oil

See recipe card for exact quantities.

Instructions

Vinaigrettes are so easy! Just put everything into a jar and shake vigorously so that it emulsifies. Start with this Balsamic Vinaigrette and I promise you will find yourself making all your own dressings!

Equipment

In the video I show a mason jar with a regular lid which totally works! But I LOVE these lids the best with mason jars.

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Balsamic Vinaigrette

Course: Salad
Keyword: balsamic, dressing, fruit salad, homemade brownies, homemade salad dressing, italian dressing, vinaigrette
Author: Misty Tannery - www.learneditfrommymom.com

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup balsamic vinegar good quality
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 1 garlic clove grated
  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • ¼ cup plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil good quality

Instructions

  • Put into jar and shake well. You can also add all ingredients to a bowl and while whisking pour in oil. 

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