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Balsamic Vinaigrette Recipe

A simple Balsamic Vinaigrette recipe with only four ingredients!
Course: Sauce
Cuisine: American, Italian, Mediterranean
Keyword: balsamic, balsamic vinegar, vinaigrette
Servings: 1 cup

Ingredients

  • 1 small clove garlic
  • ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • ½ cup olive oil + more for consistency and texture
  • optional: 1-2 teaspoons honey or sugar
  • optional: 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard to add a tiny kick (and to help emulsify the oil and vinegar)

Instructions

  • Very finely chop garlic, then smash against cutting board with side of knife to make a rough garlic paste.
  • Add smashed garlic and remaining ingredients in a mason jar with tight-fitting lid and shake until well combined. Alternatively, you can combine everything in a food processor to emulsify the vinaigrette. Taste for seasoning and add more salt or olive oil as needed.
  • If your balsamic vinegar is very sweet or syrupy, add water until you get the consistency of a slightly thickened vinegar.
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Notes

Store Balsamic Vinaigrette in an air-tight glass container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
You might have to give it a vigorous shake or whisk before serving, especially if you don't add the optional Dijon mustard.