A classic balsamic vinegar dressing is a versatile dressing, dip, and marinade. Whether you’re tossing a quick garden salad, serving bread before a meal, or spicing up your chicken dish, it’s a quick ready-in-minutes option. Plus, you likely have most of these ingredients in your pantry already!
Besides a bold, tangy flavor, balsamic vinegar has plenty of health benefits: lower cholesterol, healthy digestion, improved blood pressure and circulation, and even clearer and brighter skin. It also is known to contain probiotic compounds to help you feel fuller for longer.
Make this staple vinaigrette in just 5 minutes.
Foolproof Balsamic Dressing
Time: 5 mins
Ingredients
- ½ cup balsamic vinegar
- ½ cup olive oil
- ⅓ cup maple syrup, or to taste
- Dash of lemon juice
- 1-2 cloves garlic, minced (or ¼ tsp powdered garlic to taste)
- Pinch of sea salt, to taste
- ½ tsp cracked pepper, to taste
- ½ tsp dried thyme
- Chives
Movement Living note: If you use Epicure, try their Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing Mix, then just add oil, vinegar, and syrup! Have another favorite herb or spice? Try it out! Make this dressing yours or tailor it to complement a specific dish!
Directions
Step 1. Combine all ingredients in a bowl or dressing container. Use a sealable container for simple mixing!
Step 2. Shake thoroughly to mix oil, vinegar, maple syrup, and spices. Or, whip with a whisk or blender.
Step 3. Serve with your favorite green salad, protein, bread, or veggies! Keep refrigerated for leftovers, and don’t forget to shake before use!
We love this OXO one-step dressing shaker for easy mixing and serving!
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