Balsamic Vinegar and Olive Oil Dressing
This balsamic vinegar and olive oil dressing is easy to make, tastes great, and is the perfect accompaniment to salads, sandwiches, and more.
We love a good balsamic vinaigrette in my house, that’s why I decided to make my own! This balsamic vinegar and olive oil dressing is the most used dressing in my household. We have it with almost every salad at most every meal. My husband even dresses his sliced cucumbers and tomatoes with it.
It gives the tanginess you’d expect from a balsamic dressing to elevate the flavor profile of anything it’s topped off with. I love adding it to a simple turkey sandwich too to add a snappiness to each bite. Or dress this Strawberry Goat Cheese Salad with Slivered Almonds and Dates with it and enjoy an irresistible sweet and tangy number.
This recipe has a runny consistency but if you want a thick and creamier balsamic vinaigrette, try this dressing.
This post is about how to make a simple balsamic vinegar and olive oil dressing.
Balsamic Vinegar and Olive Oil Dressing
What do I need to make this balsamic vinaigrette recipe?
You will need:
- Balsamic Vinegar: This gives the dressing its expected and quintessential flavor.
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil: It’s best to use extra virgin olive oil in a dressing.
- Sugar: This balances the tanginess of the balsamic vinegar.
- Garlic Powder: Adds depth of flavor.
- Onion Powder: Adds depth of flavor.
- Salt: To taste.
- Pepper: To taste.
How do I make this balsamic vinegar salad dressing?
The steps are rather simple and straightforward. All you have to do is mix all of the ingredients (minus the olive oil) in a bowl with a whisk.
Then, slowly add the olive oil while continuously whisking. This will emulsify and bring the dressing together.
Conversely, you can put all of the ingredients (including the olive oil) in a small jar with a tight lid and shake vigorously to combine the dressing.
And that’s it! Transfer the dressing to a container or jar with a lid and store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks.
This dressing tastes great with:
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Balsamic Vinegar and Olive Oil Dressing
Ingredients
- ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
- ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 ½ teaspoons sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together all of the ingredients except for the olive oil.
- Slowly add the olive oil to the mixture and whisk continuously to emulsify the dressing.
- Conversely, add all of the ingredients (including the olive oil) in a jar with a tight lid. Shake the jar vigorously to combine the ingredients.
- Store in a jar in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks. Enjoy!
I always used store-bought balsamic dressing until I decided to make my own. This recipe tasted better than the bottled stuff. Will be making my own from here on out.
Thank you for the kind words, Demetria!