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5 from 10 votes

Balsamic Vinaigrette

This homemade Balsamic Vinaigrette recipe is quick and easy to make, totally customizable, and tastes great on everything from salads to vegetables to proteins and beyond!
Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Sauce
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: dairy free, gluten free, salad dressing, vegan, vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • 1 clove garlic pressed or minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly-cracked black pepper
  • 1-2 tablespoons maple syrup (or honey) to taste
  • (optional add-ins: 1 tablespoon minced fresh shallots and/or 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning*)

Instructions

  • Whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, mustard, garlic, salt and pepper in a small bowl until evenly combined.  (Or -- my favorite method -- shake the ingredients together in a mason jar or dressing bottle until evenly combined.)
  • Add your desired amount of maple syrup (or honey) to sweeten, along with any optional add-ins that you desire.
  • Serve immediately, or refrigerate in a sealed container for up to 1 week.

Notes

*Or if you don't have Italian seasoning, dried thyme or oregano would work well.
**The top photo pictures a double batch of this recipe.