Sheila's Best Balsamic Dressing
Elevate your salads and beyond with Sheila's Best Balsamic Dressing—a velvety, homemade vinaigrette bursting with balanced flavors. This quick and easy recipe blends robust balsamic vinegar with rich extra-virgin olive oil, a dollop of tangy Dijon mustard, and a touch of honey for sweetness. Minced garlic adds aromatic depth, while a hint of salt and freshly ground black pepper rounds out the flavor profile. Ready in just 10 minutes, this versatile dressing is perfect for drizzling over crisp greens, roasted vegetables, or even doubling as a marinade for grilled protein. Say goodbye to store-bought dressings and savor this effortless, fresh take on a classic!
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Ingredients
- 0.5 cup Extra-virgin olive oil
- 0.25 cup Balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper
Directions
Step 1
In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper until fully combined.
Step 2
Gradually stream in the extra-virgin olive oil while whisking continuously to create a smooth and creamy emulsion.
Step 3
Taste the dressing and adjust seasoning if needed, adding more salt, pepper, or honey to balance the flavors to your liking.
Step 4
Transfer the dressing to a clean jar or bottle with a tight-fitting lid for easy storage.
Step 5
Shake well before using and drizzle over your favorite salad, roasted vegetables, or use as a marinade.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (224.6g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1206.3 |
| Total Fat 122.1g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 16.4g | 0% |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1544.3mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 29.8g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.3g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 26.3g | |
| Protein 0.9g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 40.8mg | 0% |
| Iron 1.1mg | 0% |
| Potassium 176.9mg | 0% |
Source of Calories