I've been meaning to post my favorite balsamic vinaigrette for a while now. I used it for my Hearty Summer Salad last year and again with my recent Steak Salad recipe. So, the recipe is hiding within two recipes on my website. I decided it was time for balsamic vinaigrette to have its moment in the sun.
Are you super picky about your salad dressing?
I have always been a little Miss Picky Pants when it comes to salad dressing. I'm sure I mentioned this in another post on my website. I very rarely buy bottled salad dressing and if I don't have time to make it, I opt for plain, old olive oil and balsamic vinegar. However, I always have the ingredients on hand to make my favorite balsamic vinaigrette. Always. And you probably do too.
Balsamic Vinaigrette is Easy to make and cheap
The thing is - balsamic vinaigrette tastes great on just about every salad out there. Store-bought salad dressings tend to linger in the refrigerator, right? They get crusty around the spout. The bottles accumulate like a little army on the refrigerator door. Most you don't want anymore because you tried it on a whim and didn't like it, but refuse to throw it away. When you prepare homemade salad dressing, you make what you need for a week or two. When you're finished, you make a fresh batch. So, why not give it a whirl?
I encourage all of you to get to your kitchens and make delicious food and salad dressing. When we come together with our loved ones and share a meal, it gives us the opportunity to connect and communicate. It's a time to share our days and our lives with each other in a meaningful way. We talk. We laugh. We love.
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My Favorite Balsamic Vinaigrette
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: ¾ cup 1x
Description
My favorite balsamic vinaigrette is made from ingredients I always have on hand. It's the perfect salad topping and super easy to make.
Ingredients
- ½ clove of garlic, finely diced/minced
- ½ cup of olive oil
- ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste (just a pinch here)
- Small sprig of rosemary (optional)
Instructions
- Finely dice the garlic and put it in a bowl or glass jar.
- Add the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, pepper, rosemary spring (if using.)
- Secure lid to jar and shake until well combined. If you’re using a bowl, simply whisk the ingredients until well blended.
- Serve on your favorite salad. It’s also yummy as a chicken marinade for grilled chicken.
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