Balsamic Vinaigrette
This balsamic vinaigrette recipe is naturally creamy, vegan, and gluten-free!
Servings 8
Calories 174kcal
Ingredients
- ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 teaspoons dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
- 1 clove garlic pressed, grated, or minced
- Coarse kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- ⅔ cup olive oil
- Water as needed
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together balsamic vinegar, dijon mustard, maple syrup, garlic, salt, and pepper.
- While whisking, stream in the olive oil and whisk until fully combined.
- If the dressing is too thick, add water 1 tablespoon at a time and whisk until the desired consistency is reached.
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Notes
Tips for customizing balsamic vinaigrette
- Swap the fresh garlic for ¼ teaspoon garlic powder or half a small shallot, minced
- Try substituting white balsamic vinegar for the dark balsamic vinegar
- Add your favorite herbs such as basil, dried oregano, thyme, rosemary, or crushed red pepper flakes
- Use honey instead of maple syrup (not vegan)
- Omit the dijon mustard if you don’t like the flavor (the oil and vinegar may separate, but you can shake or whisk it before serving)
Nutrition
Calories: 174kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Sodium: 307mg | Potassium: 18mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 7mg | Iron: 0.2mg
