This balsamic vinegar vinaigrette is thick and creamy but still light and refreshing. Give balsamic vinegar, olive oil, and Dijon mustard a quick shake in a mason jar, and you\u2019re ready to eat!<\/p>\n
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\n<\/picture>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\nWhen we first switched to real food, one of the first items I started making from scratch was salad dressing. Not only is it better for your budget<\/a>, but it\u2019s also made without all the additives, preservatives, and hydrogenated oils<\/a> you\u2019ll find in store bought salad dressing.<\/p>\n I\u2019ve mastered Homemade Ranch Dressing<\/a>, Greek Dressing<\/a>, and even Caesar Dressing<\/a>.<\/p>\n But what if you want something different<\/em>? Something that\u2019s quick and easy and light, but still has bold flavor?<\/p>\n That\u2019s where my easy balsamic vinegar vinaigrette recipe comes into play!<\/p>\n Sometimes I wonder why I didn\u2019t come up with this balsamic vinegar vinaigrette recipe sooner, because not only is it AMAZING, but it\u2019s also:<\/p>\n Plus, it gets rave reviews from the kids every time I make it. Seriously, this has been my go-to dressing the whole season!<\/p>\n I often order salads when going out to eat, and I love trying different flavors of salad dressings. I\u2019m not sure if my own balsamic vinaigrette recipe tastes like a restaurant\u2019s, but I\u2019m willing to bet that mine is lighter and healthier because you only need three ingredients:<\/p>\n Some balsamic olive oil dressing recipes call for garlic, salt, black pepper, or shallots, but we\u2019re keeping things super simple here.<\/p>\n Follow these instructions to make a simple vinaigrette with balsamic vinegar.<\/p>\n Step 1. Combine the vinegar and olive oil<\/strong> in a small jar<\/a> with a lid.<\/p>\n Step 2. Add the mustard (and sweetener, if using),<\/strong> close the jar, and shake well. You can also whisk in a small bowl, but I find shaking it gives me a better blend, and it\u2019s ready for storage!<\/p>\n Enjoy!<\/p>\n I love using mason jars for homemade dressing, and these lids make it super easy to shake and pour! Store leftover balsamic vinaigrette in the refrigerator. The olive oil may solidify when chilled, so remove it to the counter to warm up before serving again.<\/em><\/p>\n Balsamic dressing has a light, fresh flavor that goes with almost any salad. The sour, tangy flavor of the balsamic pairs beautifully with the sweetness of fruit. Try it with one of these:<\/p>\n If you don\u2019t have specific ingredients for those recipes, try using a combination of these: arugula, spinach, blue cheese, goat cheese, berries, apples, red onion, cucumber, tomatoes, and mozzarella. Or make a Chicken Caesar Wrap<\/a> but use this balsamic vinaigrette recipe for the dressing instead!<\/p>\n Eating a salad is usually the default \u201chealthy\u201d option. And they are! Salads are full of produce, helping you to eat the rainbow and get plenty of vitamins, minerals, and fiber.<\/p>\n You can easily keep salads low-carb by including a variety of veggies and skipping the grains and croutons.<\/p>\n Do you know where it\u2019s easy to go overboard on salads? The fat. Full-fat dressings, cheeses, nuts, and garnishes can take your salad from balanced to too much really easily, sometimes without even realizing it!<\/p>\n That\u2019s why I like this balsamic vinegar vinaigrette so much \u2013 it adds flavor and a bit of fat without going overboard. This leaves me room to add a sprinkle of feta or pecans<\/a> to my salad while still fitting with my macros for the meal.<\/p>\n Both vinegar and oil are natural preservatives, so this balsamic salad dressing lasts at least a week or two in the fridge. This recipe makes enough for one main dinner salad, and possibly two nights\u2019 worth of side salads. You can easily double it in a larger jar for more yummy salads.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n I like to use one part olive oil to two parts balsamic vinegar for my balsamic vinegar vinaigrette, along with Dijon mustard to help emulsify the dressing (that\u2019s a fancy way of saying it helps keep everything mixed together so it doesn\u2019t separate).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Sign up for my FREE Fight Inflation Workshop<\/strong>\u00a0and learn simple strategies to save money, even with rising food costs!\n\t\t\t\t <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n <\/p>\nCREAMY BALSAMIC VINEGAR VINAIGRETTE RECIPE<\/h2>\n
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BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE RECIPE INGREDIENTS<\/h2>\n
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HOW TO MAKE VINAIGRETTE WITH BALSAMIC VINEGAR<\/h2>\n
SERVE WITH BALSAMIC DRESSING<\/h2>\n
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WATCHING THE FAT CONTENT IN SALADS WITH BALSAMIC DRESSING<\/h2>\n
RECIPE FOR A BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE FAQS<\/h2>\n
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MORE HOMEMADE SALAD DRESSING RECIPES<\/h2>\n
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