Balsamic Vinaigrette
This is the jar of dressing that keeps finding its way back onto the table. It balances balsamic's tang with just enough sweetness, and comes together in about five minutes.
Recipe link
Prep time10 min
Cook time0 min
Total time10 MINUTES
- Course
- Salads, Condiments
- Cuisine
- Italian, Vegetarian
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Est. calories / serving
- 148
Ingredients
- ½ cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 teaspoons garlic (minced)
- ¼ teaspoon oregano (dried)
- ¼ teaspoon basil (dried)
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- 3 tablespoons turbinado sugar
- 1¼ cups extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
Instructions
- Combine the Base: Add the balsamic vinegar, garlic, oregano, basil, red pepper flakes, kosher salt, and turbinado sugar to a blender.½ cup balsamic vinegar, 2 tsp garlic, ¼ tsp oregano, ¼ tsp basil, ¼ tsp red pepper flakes, ¼ tsp kosher salt, 3 tbsp turbinado sugar
- Blend the Ingredients: Blend until the sugar has dissolved and the mixture is smooth.
- Emulsify the Dressing: With the blender running on low speed, slowly drizzle in the olive oil until the vinaigrette becomes thick, smooth, and fully emulsified.1¼ cups extra virgin olive oil
- Taste and Adjust: Taste the vinaigrette and adjust the salt if needed.
- Store: Transfer to a glass jar or airtight container and refrigerate. Shake well before serving.
Notes
- Emulsifying: Slowly streaming in the olive oil creates a stable, creamy vinaigrette that stays together longer.
- Storage: Refrigerate for up to 2 weeks. Allow the dressing to sit at room temperature for about 15 minutes before serving, then shake well.
- Olive Oil: A good-quality extra virgin olive oil makes the biggest difference in the finished dressing.
- Serving Suggestions: Excellent on mixed greens, spinach salads, grilled vegetables, roasted mushrooms, pasta salads, caprese salads, or as a simple vegetable marinade.
Nutrition (Approximate Per Serving)
Yield
About 2 cups dressing — Serving size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories
- 148
- Carbohydrates
- 3 g
- Protein
- 0 g
- Fat
- 16 g
- Saturated Fat
- 2 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat
- 2 g
- Monounsaturated Fat
- 12 g
- Cholesterol
- 0 mg
- Sodium
- 37 mg
- Potassium
- 18 mg
- Fiber
- 0 g
- Total Sugars
- 3 g
- Vitamin A
- 2 IU
- Vitamin C
- 0 mg
- Calcium
- 4 mg
- Iron
- 0.1 mg
Equipment
- Blender
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Rubber spatula
- Glass jar or airtight container