Never buy store-bought dressing again once you learn how easy it is to make a delicious homemade balsamic vinaigrette recipe right from home.
Servings: 12
Prep Time: 5 minutesminutes
Whisking Time: 2 minutesminutes
Ingredients
½peeled and small diced shallot
8-10finely minced fresh basil leaves
1 ½teaspoonsDijon mustard
2tablespoonssugar
¾cupbalsamic vinegar
2cupsoil
sea salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Add the shallots, basil, mustard, sugar, and balsamic vinegar to a medium-size bowl.
Using a whisk, whisk the ingredients together while slowly drizzling in the oil to make sure it stays emulsified.
Finish by seasoning it with salt and pepper and serve.
Notes
Chef Notes:
Make-Ahead: You can make this recipe up to 3 days ahead of time. You can absolutely serve this right away, but more flavors will come out with time.
How to Store: Place covered in the refrigerator for up 7 days. This will not freeze.
You can also use whole grain mustard instead of Dijon mustard
Sub out the sugar with honey or agave if you desire.
Feel free to use any oil that you’d like, but I recommend a soft very light virgin olive oil or any other neutral-flavored oil like sunflower oil. You can also blend the oils together.
If you do not like fresh basil, you can also use fresh thyme or even rosemary to alter the flavor.
Sub out the 8-10 fresh basil leaves for 1 ½ teaspoons of dry basil.
You can also make this recipe in a stand mixer with the whisk attachment.