Homemade Balsamic Dressing
This homemade balsamic dressing is easy to make and uses simple ingredients. It comes together in minutes and beats any store bought dressing.
Whether you’re drizzling it over a salad, roasted vegetables, or using it as a marinade, this balsamic dressing is one you’ll want to keep on hand at all times!
Homemade balsamic dressing is sweet and tangy, with a boldness that comes from the balsamic vinegar and a richness from the olive oil.
The hint of Dijon mustard adds even more flavor and the fresh garlic ties it all together. When added to a salad, it creates the perfect bowl of flavors.
Ways to use homemade balsamic dressing
- Salad
- Roasted Vegetables
- Pasta Salads
- Marinades
- Great on a salad with strawberries
- Bruschetta
Ingredients
- Balsamic Vinegar- Balsamic vinegar gives this homemade dressing its signature flavor. It adds a bold, complex taste.
- Olive Oil- The olive oil balances the acidity of the vinegar and gives it a perfect pourable consistency.
- Pure maple syrup- Adds sweetness and more flavor depth.
- Dijon mustard- Adds sharpness and deepens the flavor with a subtle warmth.
- Dried thyme- Balances the dressings sweet and tangy flavors.
- Fresh garlic- Freshly minced garlic enhances the flavor without being overpowering.
- Salt and pepper- Enhances the flavors of all the ingredients and is seasoned to taste.
See recipe card for quantities.
How to make Homemade Balsamic Dressing
- Step 1: Add all ingredients besides the oil to a measuring cup for easy pouring.
- Step 2: Whisk continuously while slowly adding in the olive oil to emulsify.
- Step 3: Add to a mason jar or air tight container and store it in the fridge for up to 1 week.
Hint: Remove balsamic dressing from the fridge 15 minutes before using to allow it to come back to room temperature as the olive oil can harden slightly when in the fridge.
Storage
Store the dressing in a mason jar or in an air tight container for up to 1 week in the fridge.
Balsamic Dressing
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 2 tsp. Dijon mustard
- 1/8 tsp. dried thyme
- 1 garlic clove minced
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup olive oil
Instructions
- Add all the ingredients besides the olive oil to a glass measuring cup for easy pouring.
- Whisk together the ingredients.
- Whisk continuously while slowly adding in the olive oil to emulsify.
- Pour dressing into mason jar or airtight container.
- Use now or place it in the fridge for storing.
Notes
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