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Easy Homemade Balsamic Dressing

This homemade balsamic dressing recipe is the perfect dressing for salads, for chicken, or as a dip for bread! Its so easy to make, has simple, clean ingredients, and tastes amazing!
Course marinade, Salad, salad dressing
Cuisine American
Keyword balsamic dressing, balsamic dressing recipe, homemade balsamic dressing
Cook Time 5 minutes
Mixing time 3 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tsp minced garlic
  • 2 tsp basil paste or finely chopped basil
  • 2 tsp maple syrup
  • 1 tbsp dijon mustard
  • 1/2 cup olive oil

Instructions

  • This homemade balsamic dressing recipe is so very easy to make, I will keep this simple.
  • Grab a mason jar or other container with a lid.
  • Put your vinegar, basil paste, dijon mustard, maple syrup, and garlic in the jar.
  • Secure the lid and shake up for about 20 seconds
  • Add the olive oil and continue to shake with the lid on, for about 45 seconds.
  • Your dressing is now ready to be used. You can add a pinch of salt and pepper but I do not find the need for any.
  • Keep refrigerated for up to 3 weeks. Simply shake it up and pour on your favorite salad!