Sweet Tangy Balsamic Vinaigrette

Elevate your salads and roasted vegetables with this Sweet Tangy Balsamic Vinaigrette—a quick and versatile homemade dressing that combines the richness of extra-virgin olive oil with the bold tang of balsamic vinegar. Sweetened naturally with honey and given a touch of zip from Dijon mustard and freshly minced garlic, this vinaigrette strikes the perfect balance between sweet and savory. Ready in just 5 minutes, its velvety texture is achieved with a simple whisk or shake, ensuring you have a perfectly emulsified dressing every time. Ideal for drizzling over mixed greens, marinating meats, or even tossing with grilled vegetables, this vinaigrette is a must-have in your kitchen repertoire. Plus, it stores beautifully in the fridge, so you’ll always have a flavorful, homemade dressing on hand.

Nutriscore Rating: 31/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:5 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 0.5 cups Extra-virgin olive oil
• 0.25 cups Balsamic vinegar
• 2 tablespoons Honey
• 1 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 1 clove Garlic, minced
• 0.5 teaspoons Salt
• 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper, freshly ground

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Whisk or shake the ingredients together until well combined.

Step 3

Slowly drizzle in the olive oil while continuously whisking to create a smooth emulsion. If using a jar, screw on the lid tightly and shake vigorously until the oil is incorporated.

Step 4

Taste the vinaigrette and adjust seasoning if needed, adding more honey for sweetness or more vinegar for tanginess.

Step 5

Transfer the vinaigrette to a clean jar or bottle for storage. Store in the refrigerator and shake well before each use.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(242.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1265.9

Total Fat 122.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 16.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1545.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 46.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 0.2g	0%
Total Sugars 43.4g
Protein 0.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 36.5mg	0%
Iron 1.1mg	0%
Potassium 175.9mg	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: 85.4%

Protein: 0.2%

Carbs: 14.3%