Homemade Salad Dressing · Balsamic Vinaigrette
Whisked Balsamic Vinaigrette
A slightly sweet, glossy balsamic dressing that teaches the classic whisk-and-drizzle method. Great on greens with tomatoes, strawberries or goat cheese.
- Prep
- 5 min
- Total
- 5 min
- Serves
- 6 · about 3/4 cup
- Level
- Easy
Ingredients
- ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 small garlic clove, finely grated
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ½ cup olive oil
Steps
- Set a bowl on a damp towel so it won't slide around while you whisk.
- Whisk the vinegar, mustard, maple syrup, garlic, salt and pepper in the bowl until smooth.
- Whisking constantly, pour in the olive oil in a slow, thin stream.
- Keep whisking until the dressing is thick and glossy, about 30 seconds after the last of the oil goes in.
- Taste on a lettuce leaf and adjust with more salt or maple syrup.
Tip: If you are short on time, shake everything in a jar instead. It separates sooner but tastes the same.
Storage: Refrigerate and use within 4 days, since it contains fresh garlic. Shake or whisk again before using.
Estimated nutrition per serving: 180 calories · protein 0 g · carbohydrates 4 g · fiber 0 g · sugars 4 g · fat 18 g (saturated 2.5 g) · sodium 180 mg. Estimate from USDA FoodData Central; not medical or dietary advice. Based on 7 of 7 ingredients.