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Homemade balsamic vinaigrette
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Healthy Balsamic Vinaigrette

This is your go-to vinaigrette for salads. Versatile, easy and flavorsome, you can use this dressing in almost any salad.
Prep Time10 minutes
Course: Salad Dressing
Cuisine: International, Italian
Servings: 1 serving
Calories: 639kcal

Equipment

  • 1 12 oz Mason jar or a large mixing bowl
  • 1 Balloon whisk

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup Balsamic Vinegar refer recipe notes
  • 1/4 cup Extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp Maple syrup
  • 1 tbsp minced shallots
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp Sea salt or to taste

Instructions

Shake the jar method

  • Since we want a lot of moving space while we shake the jar, I recommend using a bigger Mason jar. This allows better incorporation.
  • Place all the ingredients in a 12 oz mason jar.
  • Shake the jar rapidly until all the ingredients are well incorporated.

Emulsification method

  • Place the mustard, maple syrup and balsamic in a mixing bowl.
  • Use a whisk to mix it all up.
  • Now, slowly pour in the extra virgin olive oil, while rapidly whisking the mixture using a balloon whisk.
  • Continue to whisk the mixture until it is thoroughly emulsified.
  • Once done, add the minced shallots, salt, pepper and oregano.
  • Whisk a few times to mix them all up.

Blender method

  • Choose a small blender jar for doing this.
  • Try this for a quick vinaigrette. Place all the ingredients except the minced shallots in a blender jar.
  • Blend everything on high speed for 1 minute.
  • When done, stir in the minced shallots.
  • Transfer to a sterile Mason jar and refrigerate.

Notes

  1. Use high-quality balsamic. You want to look for aged balsamic vinegar that comes in small bottles. The ones that come in large cans are more acidic and can alter the taste completely.
  2. My personal favorite Balsamic is Aged Balsamic from Modena. It is expensive but worth the spend.
  3. Adding shallots and garlic powder is optional.
  4. You can also add Italian seasoning mix or other dried herbs like thyme, basil along with the dried oregano.
  5. There are two ways to make a vinaigrette. The first one is where we place all the ingredients in a jar and shake it rapidly until all the ingredients are well-incorporated. The second one is the emulsification method. I prefer the first since it is easier.
  6. You can also make the same vinaigrette with other types of vinegar. Apple cider vinegar and red wine vinegar are great options. When using ACV, you may see some separation. Just shake it all up a few times and you will be good to go.
  7. This recipe can easily be doubled or tripled. Use a measuring cup to measure all your ingredients for best results.

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Disclaimer

Nutrition values are provided here as a courtesy and are only a rough guide. Please consult a health care provider if you have any concerns.

Nutrition

Calories: 639kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 54g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 40g | Sodium: 1307mg | Potassium: 283mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 24g | Vitamin A: 35IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 81mg | Iron: 2mg
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