Balsamic Vinaigrette Recipe
A simple balsamic vinaigrette made with aged balsamic vinegar, extra virgin olive oil, honey, Dijon mustard, dried thyme, and garlic.
Servings: 8 servings
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1/4 cupaged balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 cupextra virgin olive oil
- 2-3 tablespoonshoney
- 2 teaspoonsDijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoondried thyme
- 1 clovegarlic minced
- Saltand pepper
Instructions
Instructions
- Put 1/4 cup aged balsamic vinegar, 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, 2 to 3 tablespoons honey (start with 2 tablespoons), 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard, 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, and 1 clove garlic (minced) into a jar with a tight-fitting lid.
- Close the jar and shake vigorously for about 30 seconds, until the mixture is smooth and emulsified.
- Taste the vinaigrette. If you want it sweeter, add up to 1 more tablespoon of honey (staying within the 2–3 tablespoon range), then shake to combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste, adding a little at a time and shaking after each addition until balanced.
- Shake again just before serving to re-emulsify if separation occurs.
Equipment
- jar with tight-fitting lid
Notes
Notes
Kept in an airtight container in the fridge, this dressing will keep well for
2-3 weeks
. Just give it a good shake before serving.
Kept in an airtight container in the fridge, this dressing will keep well for
2-3 weeks
. Just give it a good shake before serving.