Simple Sweet Spicy Balsamic Dressing

Elevate your salads, roasted veggies, or grilled meats with this irresistible Simple Sweet Spicy Balsamic Dressing! Bursting with bold flavors, this quick and easy homemade dressing combines the tangy richness of balsamic vinegar, the golden sweetness of honey, and a fiery kick of crushed red pepper flakes. Balanced perfectly with extra virgin olive oil, Dijon mustard, and a hint of garlic powder, it creates a smooth and creamy emulsion in just 5 minutes—no cooking required! Customize the heat level to your taste, and enjoy this versatile dressing as a zesty marinade or drizzled over your favorite greens. Ready in minutes and made with pantry staples, this recipe is the perfect addition to your meal prep repertoire.

Nutriscore Rating: 36/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:5 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 0.5 teaspoons garlic powder
• 0.25 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
• 0.25 teaspoons salt
• 0.25 teaspoons black pepper

Directions

Step 1

In a small mixing bowl or a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the balsamic vinegar, extra virgin olive oil, honey, and Dijon mustard.

Step 2

Add the garlic powder, crushed red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper to the mixture.

Step 3

Whisk the ingredients together briskly if using a bowl, or shake the jar vigorously until the dressing is well emulsified.

Step 4

Taste and adjust seasoning, adding more honey for sweetness, red pepper flakes for spiciness, or salt as needed.

Step 5

Use immediately or store in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Shake well before each use.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(188.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	907.2

Total Fat 85.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 12.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 720.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 44.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 0.4g	0%
Total Sugars 41.6g
Protein 0.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 28.3mg	0%
Iron 1.1mg	0%
Potassium 152.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 80.9%

Protein: 0.3%

Carbs: 18.7%