Sweet Balsamic Vinaigrette

Elevate your salads and marinades with this effortlessly delicious Sweet Balsamic Vinaigrette, a perfect balance of tangy, savory, and sweet flavors. This quick and easy recipe combines the richness of balsamic vinegar with velvety olive oil, a touch of golden honey, and a hint of Dijon mustard for creamy depth. Fresh minced garlic adds a bold zest, while salt and freshly cracked black pepper round out this versatile dressing. Ready in just 5 minutes, this homemade vinaigrette is as simple as whisking or shaking the ingredients together, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights or elegant dinner parties. Use it to dress crisp greens, drizzle over roasted veggies, or enhance your favorite grain bowl. Plus, it can be refrigerated for up to a week, ensuring flavor-packed meals at your fingertips. Indulge in the art of homemade dressing and skip the store-bought with this naturally gluten-free recipe!

Nutriscore Rating: 34/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:5 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 6 tablespoons olive oil
• 1.5 tablespoons honey
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 clove garlic
• 0.25 teaspoons salt
• 0.25 teaspoons black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Peel and finely mince the garlic clove.

Step 2

In a small mixing bowl or a jar with a lid, combine the balsamic vinegar, olive oil, honey, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper.

Step 3

Whisk vigorously until all ingredients are emulsified, or if using a jar, secure the lid tightly and shake well until combined.

Step 4

Taste the vinaigrette and adjust seasoning with additional salt, pepper, or honey if needed.

Step 5

Store any leftovers in the refrigerator in a sealed container for up to 1 week. Shake well before each use.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(173.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	909.7

Total Fat 85.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 13.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 8.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 720.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 35.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 0.2g	0%
Total Sugars 33.0g
Protein 0.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 31.3mg	0%
Iron 1.4mg	0%
Potassium 144.6mg	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: 84.2%

Protein: 0.3%

Carbs: 15.5%