Name: Healthy Balsamic Vinaigrette Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Ingredients: .25 cup minced shallot (1 large shallot); 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard (regular or grainy); .25 teaspoon fine sea salt; .13 teaspoon ground black pepper (1/8 tsp); .5 cup extra virgin olive oil; 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar; 3 tablespoons good quality balsamic vinegar

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Last Updated on February 8, 2021 by Lisa Johnson

What if I told you that you can whip up this Healthy Balsamic Vinaigrette Recipe in 5 minutes? Not only that, but this easy dressing recipe is versatile enough to use on salads, in a wrap or as a marinade on chicken! Sounds perfect, right?

Balsamic Vinaigrette in a crystal jar sitting on a small white plate with a silver spoon sticking out the side and fresh herbs laying on the plate.

With this simple recipe, you can skip the store-bought stuff and make your very own dressing at home!

What is Balsamic Vinaigrette made of?

good-quality balsamic vinegar – look for a small bottle of aged balsamic vinegar, not the jumbo bottle from a big box store.
red wine vinegar – this vinegar is aged for a shorter period of time which makes the flavor less sweet and bit more assertive than balsamic. Use all balsamic vinegar if you prefer.
extra-virgin olive oil – I love California Olive Ranch.
Dijon mustard – adds flavor and helps to emulsify the dressing.
shallot – adds an intense flavor to your dressing. Adjust the amount based on your own tastes.
fine sea salt – it will dissolve faster than a heavier salt.
fresh ground black pepper
fresh garlic – this is optional but could become overpowering. Add a small clove that has been pressed or very finely minced.

Ingredients to make The Best Balsamic Vinaigrette.

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How to make balsamic vinaigrette dressing:

Whisk the shallot, mustard and salt together in a bowl.

Mustard, salt and minced shallots in a glass bowl.

Add the olive oil and whisk until the mustard and oil blend together.

Mustard, oil and shallots mixed together in a glass bowl.

Whisk in the balsamic and red wine vinegar and continue to combine until the dressing holds together.

Balsamic vinaigrette whisked together in a glass bowl.

Use immediately or store in the refrigerator until ready to serve.

Side salad topped with Balsamic Vinaigrette and grape tomatoes.

Recipe Notes & Tips

This dressing will last for up to 7 days in an airtight container stored in the refrigerator.
If your dressing separates simply shake it together before using.
This dressing can also be made by placing all of the ingredients into a mason jar and shaking to combine.

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Enjoy!!