Honey Balsamic Dressing (wholesome)

Sharing a fast and scrumptious recipe for a wholesome salad dressing: honey balsamic!

Hello pals! Joyful Monday! I hope you’re having fun with the day up to now and that you just had an incredible weekend! We had a tremendous dinner at our pals’ home and spent the remainder of the weekend doing chores and enjoyable. I took a three-hour nap on Saturday which was everyyyytthing. After a few weeks of journey and the Pilot’s work weekend, it was our first *regular* weekend at dwelling in a month, so it was very appreciated.

At this time, I needed to share my go-to salad dressing with ya. I can’t consider that I’ve been running a blog this lengthy and haven’t devoted a complete submit to this dressing. That is my go-to. I take advantage of it for dinner events, make it upfront to get pleasure from all through the week, and it’s all the time really easy and scrumptious. I don’t usually love the dressings that include salad kits, so that is what I’ll typically use to switch it. I just like the style and components a lot extra!

When you don’t already make your individual salad dressing, undoubtedly give this one a strive. You’ll see how easy and pleasant it may be 🙂 Let me know should you determine so as to add it to your rotation!

Honey Balsamic Dressing Recipe

Crafting your dressing ensures transparency in regards to the components, serving to you make knowledgeable selections about what you devour. The Honey Balsamic Dressing is a chief instance of a flavorful but health-conscious possibility. With only a handful of pantry staples, you possibly can whip up a dressing that’s candy, tangy, and extremely versatile.

Substances:

1/3 cup balsamic vinegar

2/3 cup additional virgin olive oil

2 tablespoons honey

1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

1 minced garlic clove

1 teaspoon dried oregano

1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary

1/2 teaspoon dried thyme

Salt and pepper to style

Directions:

Step 1: The Basis

Start by combining the balsamic vinegar with additional virgin olive oil in a bowl. This dynamic duo varieties the muse of your dressing, delivering an ideal steadiness of acidity and richness.

Step 2: Add the sweetness

Introduce 2 tablespoons of honey into the combination, offering a pure sweetness that harmonizes with the balsamic’s acidity. Modify the amount primarily based in your desired stage of sweetness.

Step 3: Mustard

Add a teaspoon of Dijon mustard to the mix. This not solely enhances the flavour profile but additionally contributes a delicate zing that elevates the general style.

Step 4: Season to Perfection

Season your creation with garlic and dried herbs, with salt and pepper to style, guaranteeing the dressing reaches the proper steadiness of savory and candy.

Step 5: Emulsify with a Good Shake

Seal the components in a mason jar, giving them a very good shake. This emulsifies the combination, making a cohesive and velvety dressing that may superbly coat your salad. I additionally love this salad dressing mixer.

Storage and Serving:

This Honey Balsamic Dressing, saved in an hermetic container within the fridge, can final for as much as one week. Its versatility makes it splendid for inexperienced salads, vegetable bowls, and even as a marinade for grilled proteins.