There are very few recipes here that I use the word perfect to describe. This dressing is truly worthy of the word perfect. I've tried numerous balsamic vinaigrette recipes over the past year and while they have been decent, they were not quite what I was searching for. I am thrilled to be sharing this recipe with you today. I served it last week to visiting family and those who tried it immediately requested the recipe.
This dressing is so versatile, I've used it on salads, roasted vegetables, and drizzled it over chicken in a wrap. Just a touch of sweetness with the tang of the balsamic, I imagine this is going to be a staple in my home for years to come.
The Best Balsamic Vinaigrette
recipe by Chinese Grandma
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly crushed black pepper, finely ground
1 large garlic clove, minced
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the honey, balsamic, mustard, salt, pepper and garlic. Add the oil and whisk thoroughly to combine. Continue whisking until the dressing is fully emulsified.
Store in a jar with a lid and refrigerate. Shake well before serving. Enjoy!
Side note: If you choose to make this in the blender (as I like to do for almost every other recipe) this will be a thicker dressing. Still delicious, simply thicker. I prefer the consistency of this particular dressing when whisked by hand.
Click here for printable recipe
I will have to try this as my family loves balsamic dressing and the girls are on a salad kick right now. Sounds like it has the perfect balance of sweet and tangy!
ReplyDeleteThis does look perfect :-)
ReplyDeleteI love homemade dressings - they are so easy to throw together, that it seems a shame to keep aging bottles of the other stuff clogging up refrigerator space...
I love balsamic vinaigrette...this really does sound like the best! :)
ReplyDeleteI love sweet and tangy dressings and this one sounds like it's really good. Have a beautiful day
ReplyDeleteThis is pretty much the same recipe I've been making for years except I love to use himalayan salt. Mmm... Definitely good.
ReplyDeleteDefinitely worth the effort...love the dressing.
ReplyDeleteLike you I have been trying different recipes looking for a great balsamic dressing. I must give this a try! Thanks :)
ReplyDeleteHey Mary - I made this dressing and used an immersion blender. Thicker sounded pretty great to me! I love it - really love it. Having it again for dinner. Thanks for this great recipe - yum!
DeleteIt must be the honey that makes the difference---my recipe is almost identical, with the exception of that key ingredient. I look forward to trying this soon. Thanks, Mary!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE balsamic vinegar... and this recipe looks delicious! Heck, the mere fact that there's nothing I'm allergic to in the recipe (a rarity indeed) is enough to get me to try it!
ReplyDeleteMary -
ReplyDeleteAgreed, so delicious on roasted or grilled veggies! Nothing beats a good balsamic dressing! Thanks for the recipe : )
Dagny
Looks and sounds amazing!
ReplyDeleteI like that you added honey instead of sugar. I'll have to give this a try!
ReplyDeleteMmmm I love balsamic dressings. This sounds delicious! And love your photos too!
ReplyDeleteWow, it sounds great, and looks thick and luscious!
ReplyDeletesounds amazing Mary:)
ReplyDeleteWith a recommendation like that, how could I pass up this recipe?
ReplyDeleteMmm yum! I wonder how long one could keep it in the fridge... Although it looks so tasty it'd probably be eaten up quickly!
ReplyDeleteI have never made homemade dressing before. This one sounds perfect, I will have to try it.
ReplyDeleteYum, especially with a nice, sweet, aged balsamic!
ReplyDelete@SixBallons - It will keep for quite a while in the fridge, definitely a week or two because there isn't any egg you have to worry about.
ReplyDeleteHomemade dressing rock and I'd definitely enjoy this.
ReplyDeleteIf you say so, I take your word at it, your ranch dressing was really good.
ReplyDeletehi mary - just saw you featured my recipe! how fantastic. thanks so much, and i look forward to trying some of yours!
ReplyDeleteI have been looking for a good Balsamic recipe for a while now! Can't wait to try this with a strawberries and almonds on a salad!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely perfect for spring :)
I will be making a double batch next time I make this!
ReplyDeleteI adoorrreeee balsamic vinaigrette, and my dad used to make one so similar to this proportion wise but I sadly lost the recipe so I will try this for sure!
ReplyDeleteSo I tred this as well and as promised, it is delish! I enjoyed this over a simple salad of baby spinach leaves with red onions, plum tomstoes and toasted pine nuts! Thank you for this healthy, natural solution
ReplyDeleteI have a similar recipe but I usually replace one part of the olive oil with sesame or any nut oil and fruit jam instead of honey.
ReplyDeleteUsing this on a summer salad of leafy greens, sliced strawberries, green onion, & celery. Used an immersion blender, and it's thick and creamy.....and delicious! Homemade croutons on top. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteOh my Mary, this sounds perfect indeed! Printing right now so I can enjoy on tomorrow's salad! YUM!
ReplyDeleteWow! I made this dressing for a party. I received many compliments. It really is the perfect balsamic dressing. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteThis recipe was absolutely fantastic!! My boyfriend can be a bit hesitant when it comes to my dressings sometimes, but he loved this one! It is perfectly savory, with just a hint of sweet. It will be a staple in my fridge!!! :)
ReplyDeleteMy favorite dressing. I can't have sugar, so instead of the honey, I substitute one packet of stevia. I double the recipe and keep it in a canning jar in my fridge. :)
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