Sweet Spicy Balsamic Dressing Marinade No Oil

Elevate your salads, grilled vegetables, or proteins with this bold and flavorful Sweet Spicy Balsamic Dressing Marinade—completely oil-free for a lighter, healthier twist! This quick and easy recipe combines the tangy richness of balsamic vinegar with the natural sweetness of maple syrup and a kick of spice from smoked paprika and red pepper flakes. Dijon mustard lends a creamy texture, while hints of garlic powder tie everything together. Ready in just 5 minutes, this versatile dressing doubles as a marinade or dipping sauce, making it a perfect addition to your meal prep routine. With only simple pantry ingredients, it's a guilt-free, vegan, and gluten-free way to add depth and excitement to any dish!

Nutriscore Rating: 53/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:5 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup Balsamic vinegar
• 2 tablespoons Maple syrup
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon Smoked paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon Red pepper flakes
• 1/4 teaspoon Salt
• 2 tablespoons Water

Directions

Step 1

In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the balsamic vinegar and maple syrup. Whisk together until well incorporated.

Step 2

Add the Dijon mustard to the mixture and continue whisking until smooth and creamy.

Step 3

Sprinkle in the garlic powder, smoked paprika, red pepper flakes, and salt. Stir until the dry ingredients are fully dissolved in the liquid.

Step 4

Add water to the mixture to slightly thin out the dressing. Adjust the water quantity depending on your desired consistency.

Step 5

Taste the dressing and adjust seasoning if necessary (you can add more maple syrup for sweetness or additional red pepper flakes for heat).

Step 6

Transfer the dressing to a jar or container with a lid. Shake well before each use.

Step 7

Use immediately as a dressing, marinade, or dipping sauce. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to one week.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(200.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	250.4

Total Fat 3.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 971.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 50.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 0.9g	0%
Total Sugars 44.7g
Protein 1.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 63.0mg	0%
Iron 1.9mg	0%
Potassium 333.1mg	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: 12.6%

Protein: 2.5%

Carbs: 84.9%