Description
Assemble this delicious, creamy balsamic dressing in just 5 minutes! Drizzle vinaigrette over crisp garden salads, fresh tomatoes, and fruit. It’s also a flavorful chicken marinade.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup aged balsamic vinegar
- 1/2 cup virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons agave nectar (or honey)
- 2 teaspoons dijon mustard
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 3/4 teaspoon Herbes de Provence*
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/8 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt, or to taste
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
*No herbes de Provence? Use 1/4 teaspoon each: dried oregano, dried basil, dried thyme.
Instructions
RECIPE PREP: Gather the recipe ingredients and these kitchen tools: small jar with tight-fitting lid, citrus press, small knife, measuring spoons and measuring cups.
- Measure out each ingredient. Pour or sprinkle them into the jar. When adding the spices, rub them firmly between your fingers. Crushing dried spices helps release their flavors and aromas.
- Firmly attach the lid of the jar. Shake jar vigorously until vinegar and oil have emulsified. Taste the mixture. If needed, adjust salt and pepper, olive oil, herbs, and agave. For additional zing add more vinegar.
- If time allows, refrigerate 2 to 3 hours before serving. This will allow the flavors to meld, the dried spices to soften, and the mixture to thicken. Shake the jar of salad dressing well to recombine the ingredients.
Notes
If mixture solidifies: During refrigeration it’s normal for the olive in the mixture to solidify. Let the dressing sit on the countertop for 5 to 10 minutes. Once it returns to room temperature, just shake it again.
How to store this dressing: Store it in the fridge. Keep it in a jar or cruet with a tight-fitting lid. It can stay fresh with great texture for up to 2 weeks.
- Prep Time: 5 Minutes
- Cook Time: 0 Minutes
- Category: Dressings, Condiments
- Method: Shake
- Cuisine: American, French