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Our Honey Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing is the easiest homemade vinaigrette with so much flavor! It's sweet and tangy with the perfect consistency for serving with salads of all kinds. No blending required - just mix the simple ingredients with a fork and it's ready in a minute!
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Best Honey Balsamic Dressing
I love a good salad recipe, and if you ask me, nothing is more important to a salad than the dressing. Homemade balsamic vinaigrette is one of my favorite types of salad dressings, and let me tell you - this honey balsamic dressing? It's irresistible!
The thickness of the dressing plus the delectably sweet and tangy flavor makes it a perfect pairing for all kinds of salads. I love honey dressing for salad with chicken especially. Shredded chicken tastes amazing with honey balsamic vinaigrette!
Try it with Strawberry Chicken Salad, and you'll be hooked!
Everything You Need to Know
Balsamic vinaigrette is a mix of two primary ingredients: balsamic vinegar and olive oil. Then, you add in more ingredients to change up the flavor of the vinaigrette. Our Honey Balsamic Vinaigrette uses balsamic vinegar, olive oil, salt, pepper, and honey.
This easy balsamic vinaigrette recipe is perfect for dressing salads of all kinds. You can use balsamic vinaigrette for recipes like caprese salad, or as a dressing for a simple salad of mixed greens and vegetables. Depending on the meal, you can even use balsamic vinaigrette as a glaze. It makes a delicious glaze for chicken!
Yes, our honey balsamic dressing is gluten-free. Always double-check your balsamic vinegar to be certain yours has no additives containing gluten.
Thoroughly mix your ingredients in a bowl until smooth and easily poured. This recipe for honey balsamic dressing does not require any blending!
Yes! Honey balsamic vinaigrette is perfect for making ahead of time. Mix it days in advance, then simply shake or stir it before using it with your salad.
Sweet with a deliciously sharp tang. You'll get the most out of honey balsamic vinaigrette by pairing it with salads that have a sweet element, such as berries.
Homemade balsamic vinaigrette lasts 1-2 weeks in the refrigerator. Store in an airtight container and give it a stir or shake before using again.
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Honey Balsamic Vinaigrette
Equipment
- Bowl to mix
- Small whisk
- Salad dressing shaker (optional)
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon pepper
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Add honey, balsamic vinegar, salt, pepper, and olive oil to a bowl.
- Stir well until fully combined using a fork or whisk. Add to your favorite salads!
Video
Notes
- Makes a little over ¼ a cup.
- Easily make more by multiplying the ingredients in equal amounts.
Les says
Very nice! Great balance. It’s a keeper for our family.
Isabel Laessig says
That's awesome! We're so glad you enjoy it!