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White balsamic dressing being poured on a salad

Name: White Balsamic Dressing

✅ Summary: A bright, tangy, and lightly sweet homemade dressing made with white balsamic vinegar, olive oil, and Dijon mustard. Perfect for salads, marinades, and roasted vegetables.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: sause
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • ✅ Ingredients:
  • 1/4 cup white balsamic vinegar
  • 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 small garlic clove minced (or 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder)
  • 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup optional
  • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon water optional, to thin if needed

Equipment

  • ✅ Equipment:
  • Small mixing bowl or mason jar
  • Whisk
  • Measuring spoons and cups

Method
 

  1. ✅ Instructions:
  2. In a bowl or mason jar, combine the white balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, honey (if using), salt, and pepper. Whisk or shake well to combine.
  3. Slowly drizzle in the olive oil while whisking steadily to emulsify.
  4. Taste and adjust seasoning, adding a splash of water if it’s too strong.
  5. Store leftovers in a sealed jar in the fridge for up to one week. Shake before serving.

Notes

✅ Notes:
Feel free to add fresh herbs like basil or oregano for extra flavor.
Substitute maple syrup for honey to make the dressing vegan.
For a creamier dressing, blend in 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese.