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May 14, 2019

Homemade Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing Recipe

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Not loving store bought vinaigrette with ingredient lists a mile long and less than delicious flavor? Have no fear! This easy homemade balsamic vinaigrette dressing recipe comes together in no time!

Often, dressing can make or break a salad. Fortunately, this dressing is packed with flavor that will amp up any salad. And you can make it ahead and store it in the fridge for later.

Homemade Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing Recipe

This recipe is customizable, too! Feel free to leave out the garlic for simplicity, or mix up the vinegar with something else.

Try red wine or apple cider vinegar instead of the balsamic. (Hot tip: apple cider vinaigrette is perfect for fall). To make it sweeter, experiment with adding honey or maple syrup.

Whatever you do, it will be delicious!

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Once you get the hang of this recipe, you won’t need to bother getting measuring cups/spoons dirty, either. You’ll be able to eyeball it in no time. 

For something a little different, check out my creamy Italian dressing recipe. 

homemade balsamic vinaigrette easy recipe

Homemade Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing

To make this recipe, simply whisk together your oil, vinegar, dijon mustard, lemon juice, and optional garlic. Or, combine in a jar, screw on the lid, and shake vigorously.

It’s so easy, you’ll never need to buy it from the store again!

You can even make a large batch and store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2-3 weeks. Just make sure to shake it up when you’re ready to use it again, as some of the ingredients can separate over time.

how to make homemade balsamic vinaigrette

Then serve drizzled atop your favorite salad! It’s super versatile – goes great with a simple green salad, a crispy cucumber and tomato salad, grain salad, pasta salad, or even roasted vegetables. The tangy flavor especially compliments the sweetness of fruit in salads.

simple green salad in a bowl with wooden salad spoons

You’ll find the full homemade balsamic vinaigrette dressing recipe at the bottom of this post.

Let me know how you like it by tagging me @fANNEtasticfood on social media, or by commenting on this blog post. 

Enjoy!

Looking for some tasty salad recipes? Check these out:

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  • Late Summer Arugula Salad
  • Sesame Shrimp and Watermelon Salad
  • Mediterranean Bulgur Salad with Lemon Mint Vinaigrette
  • Vegan Kale Caesar Salad Recipe
  • Crunchy Broccoli Cauliflower Salad
  • Grilled Steak and Strawberry Salad with Strawberry Vinaigrette
  • Honey Lime Chicken with Grilled Peach & Corn Salad
  • Kale and Quinoa Salad with Soft Boiled Eggs

Homemade Balsamic Vinaigrette

homemade balsamic vinaigrette
May 14, 2019

Not loving store bought vinaigrette with ingredient lists a mile long – and less than delicious flavor?

Have no fear – this easy homemade balsamic vinaigrette recipe comes together in no time and is packed with flavor that will amp up any salad. 

Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
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Ingredients:

  • 2 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 2 Tbsp. balsamic, red wine, or apple cider vinegar
  • 1 Tbsp. dijon mustard
  • 1 clove garlic, finely minced (optional)
  • Juice from half a lemon
  • Salt & cracked pepper to taste

Instructions:

Whisk all ingredients together in a bowl and serve drizzled atop your favorite salad!

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