Homemade Balsamic Vinaigrette
- PREP 10min
- TOTAL 10min
This easy balsamic vinaigrette dressing is a staple recipe in our house. We like vinegary dressings and use twice as much olive oil as vinegar. To make a less vinegary dressing, add more olive oil to taste. I like to add a little sweetener to the dressing. Maple syrup or honey is lovely, or add a little fruitiness with your favorite jam (strawberry jam is especially good). If you are using a thicker balsamic vinegar or one that is aged, it may already taste sweeter, so you may not need to add a sweetener.
You Will Need
¼ cup balsamic vinegar (60 ml)
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon maple syrup, honey, or strawberry jam
¼ teaspoon fine sea salt
¼ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
½ cup extra-virgin olive oil, or more to taste (120 ml)
1 tablespoon mayonnaise, sour cream, or crème fraîche, optional to make creamy
Directions
1Whisk balsamic vinegar, mustard, sweetener, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl until well blended.
2While whisking, slowly stream in the olive oil until completely incorporated and the dressing has thickened and looks creamy. Taste and then adjust with salt, pepper, olive oil, or sweetener as needed.
3To turn it into a creamy dressing, whisk in mayo (sour cream or crème fraîche).
Adam and Joanne's Tips
- Storing: Keep balsamic vinaigrette in an airtight container or jar for up to 1 week.
- How to make in jar or blender: Instead of whisking ingredients together, place all the ingredients in a screw-top jar and shake to combine. Or, use a blender. Add all ingredients to blender then blend until thick.
- Nutritional information are estimates.