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Balsamic Vinaigrette Salad Dressing

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By: Leigh Anne WilkesPosted: 3/26/20Updated: 3/03/22

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This homemade balsamic vinaigrette Salad Dressing will eliminate the need to ever buy salad dressing again!

Homemade dressings are so easy to make and taste better than store bought.  This Balsamic Vinaigrette has an amazing flavor.  Make your own Cobb Salad dressing with this easy recipe and this Creamy Tomatillo Dressing is a family favorite.

balsamic dressing in a canning jar

What is a Vinaigrette?

Vinaigrette is a combination of oil and something acidic such as vinegar or lemon juice, this recipe uses balsamic vinegar and lemon juice.  You can add salt, herbs or spices to it.  It is generally used as a salad dressing but can also be used as a marinade for meats.

For years I bought my salad dressing but once I started making homemade balsamic dressing I rarely buy it anymore!

Today’s recipe is one of those basic recipes that everyone should have.  It can be a starting point, a recipe to be played with and tweaked or used just the way it is!  It only takes a few minutes to mix up and is so much better than store bought and cheaper too!

jar of balsamic vinaigrette

Balsamic Vinaigrette Ingredients:

  • Dijon Mustard
  • Balsamic Vinegar
  • Honey
  • Garlic
  • Olive Oil

collage of vinaigrette ingredients

How to Make Balsamic Vinaigrette

  • Combine all your ingredients into a container or jar.  I start with my olive oil and then add in all remaining ingredients, it doesn’t matter what order they are added.
  • Stir all ingredients together to combine.  Dressing will separate as it sits and needs to be stirred or shaken before using.

stirring vinaigrette in a jarOptional Vinaigrette Ingredients

  • Sugar can be used instead of honey
  • Use a flavored vinegar such as raspberry or red wine or just use plain old white vinegar instead of balsamic.
  • Try spicy mustard instead of Dijon
  • Leave the garlic out or use garlic powder.
  • Add some dried onion, some Italian seasoning or any other herbs you like.
  • And yes, I only use fresh lemon juice.  Fresh lemons are part of my regular shopping list.

Just play with different combinations, using what’s in your pantry and see what you like best.

pouring vinaigrette over salad

We like to use the dressing on a combination of spinach and fresh spring greens.  I usually throw a handful of toasted almonds and craisinets on top too.  If I am feeling energetic I will even slice up an apple or pear!

How Long Does Balsamic Vinaigrette Last?

Stored in an airtight container, in the refrigerator, it will last about two weeks.

pouring dressing on salad

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Some delicious recipes to use this vinaigrette on are:

  • Harvest Bowl Salad
  • Arugula Pizza Salad
  • Grilled Vegetable and Peach Salad
  • Autumn Apple Salad

Balsamic Vinaigrette Recipe

4.67 from 3 votes

Balsamic Vinaigrette

Recipe From: Leigh Anne Wilkes
This Homemade Balsamic Vinaigrette is my go to salad dressing. I always keep a bottle in the fridge and you will want to as well!
serves: 10 servings
Prep:5 minutes
Cook:0 minutes
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Total:5 minutes
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Ingredients

  • 1 Tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 3 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 3 Tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 Tbsp honey
  • 2 tsp garlic minced
  • 1/2 cup olive oil

Instructions

  • Mix all ingredients until combined.

Nutrition Facts:

Calories: 115kcal (6%) Carbohydrates: 5g (2%) Protein: 1g (2%) Fat: 11g (17%) Saturated Fat: 1g (6%) Sodium: 19mg (1%) Potassium: 10mg Fiber: 1g (4%) Sugar: 4g (4%) Vitamin C: 2mg (2%) Calcium: 2mg Iron: 1mg (6%)
* Disclaimer: All nutrition information are estimates only. Read full disclosure here.
Course:Salad
Cuisine:Italian
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Originally posted February 24, 2009

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  1. Toni says

    Posted on 4/26 at 7:31 pm

    One of our favorites!

    Reply
  2. Rebecca @This Nest is Best says

    Posted on 3/17 at 9:23 am

    Leigh Anne, this dressing is amaaazing! Our absolute favorite and a breeze to make. Thank you so much for sharing!

    Reply
  3. Liz says

    Posted on 4/26 at 2:28 pm

    Hi,

    After savoring Spaghetti Factory’s Greek Salad, I decided to – what else? – search the net. Yours was the first Italian dressing recipe I came upon. I loved the crisp, clean taste of SF’s and am going to go give yours a try, in about five little minutes! 🙂 Thanks!

    Reply
    • Leigh Anne says

      Posted on 4/26 at 7:16 pm

      I’ve never had the SF Greek Salad but let me know what you think of the salad drsesing.

      Reply
  4. Marybeth Whalen says

    Posted on 3/6 at 6:16 pm

    I am on a very strict diet right now, so I make my salad dressing every day using only 2 tsp of balsamic vinegar and 4 tsp of cold pressed olive oil. Then I add some sea salt and some fresh ground pepper. I find that it brings out the flavors of the salad so much– whereas the dressings I used to use only covered up the flavors. I doubt I will ever use storebought dressing again!

    Reply
  5. Taryn says

    Posted on 2/28 at 2:09 pm

    Thanks for the idea- I have been thinking about trying to make my own dressing- but now I have a good recipe to try! Thanks.

    Reply
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