Balsamic Vinaigrette. So much better than store-bought dressing. And it takes 8 minutes to make.
Salad Dressing: Balsamic Vinaigrette
Balsamic Vinaigrette
Do you make your own salad dressing? It's super easy. Let me tell you about a terrific Balsamic Vinaigrette. It's scrumptious on salad, but you don't want to stop with that. The dressing is made of olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, shallot, anchovy paste, and some herbs. It takes a few minutes to make and tastes WAY better than store-bought.
We had some beautiful Portobello Mushrooms and decided to grill them with this Vinaigrette. They were super yum!
The vinaigrette originally comes from Michele Anna Jordan's Vinaigrettes and Other Dressings (affiliate link) cookbook. The shallots and garlic, along with the honey, make this salad dressing nearly irresistible. I mince my shallots using a garlic press (affiliate link), which makes it very easy.
I absolutely love it over Portobello Mushrooms. (For an even easier option, try Simple Balsamic Vinaigrette.)
What You Need
You'll need a deep bowl (affiliate link) or a 2-cup glass measuring cup (affiliate link, a wire whisk (affiliate link), measuring cups and spoons (affiliate link). And a cruet (affiliate link) is nice. That's it. And some wonderful dinnerware, of course.
Balsamic Vinaigrette Salad Dressing Recipe
Balsamic Vinaigrette Recipe
Author: Recipe Idea Shop
Ingredients
- 1 shallot minced
- 1 garlic clove minced
- ½ teaspoon anchovy paste omit for vegan
- 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons honey
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning or any combination of oregano, basil and thyme
- Sea salt to taste
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Whisk all of the ingredients in a small bowl or measuring cup.
- Use immediately or refrigerate, covered, up to a week.
- To use on grilled Portobello mushrooms or other veggies, simply drizzle over the vegetables and grill for about 5-6 minutes a side. Amazing!
Recipe Nutrition Information
This recipe is GF, DF, NF, SF, EF, CF*
The information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist's advice.
Balsamic Vinaigrette Nutrition Label. Each serving is 1½ tablespoons.
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Takes 8 minutes. SO amazing. Can be made vegan.
Balsamic Vinaigrette is SO good. Try it on grilled chicken or portobellos.
Robust, amazing Balsamic Vinaigrette Salad Dressing/Marinade. So good!
*Allergen Key
GF = Gluten free | DF = Dairy free | NF = Nut free | SF = Soy free | EF = Egg free | CF = Corn free | V = Vegetarian | VG = Vegan
Note: If you have serious allergies or sensitivities, to be considered free of these allergens, you need to use products specifically marked "gluten free," etc. There can be cross-contamination in facilities.
Kathy acquired the blog, Recipe Idea Shop in 2024. She was raised on a farm in Arkansas where having a big garden and good food to eat was the norm. She shares recipes for homemade comfort food and new trending dishes.
Kathy began her blogging journey in 2011 when she founded PetticoatJunktion.com, a home décor blog focused on repurposing and upcycling furniture, and thrift store finds.