Creamy Balsamic Dressing Recipe (Smooth & Easy Vinaigrette)
This creamy balsamic dressing is smooth, tangy, and incredibly easy to make at home. Made with a simple ratio of equal parts balsamic vinegar and olive oil, plus mayo, dijon mustard, and garlic, it comes together in just minutes. After testing, we found that slowly incorporating the mayo creates the best texture — giving you a perfectly emulsified, restaurant-style dressing every time. Perfect for salads, grain bowls, or drizzling over chicken and roasted vegetables.
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic minced
- 1/2 teaspoon dijon mustard
- 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
- 4 teaspoons mayo add 1 teaspoon at at time
Instructions
- Combine 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 3 tablespoon balsamic vinegar, 1/2 teaspoon garlic, 1/2 teaspoon dijon mustard, 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt and 1 teaspoons mayo in small mixing bowl (or small mason jar). Whisk until fully combined and olive oil has emulsified.
- Continue adding 1 teaspoon of mayo at a time and whisking after each one - this resulted in the best consistency for us - until all of the may has been used.
Notes
- Separation: since there are no binders or anything in the ingredients some separation is completely normal. Just re-mix or shake right before using!
- Storage: this dressing can be stored in the refrigerator for about at week. Again, separation is natural. Just shake or stir again before use.
- Serving: we love serving this over our Grilled Chicken Salad!
Nutrition
Calories: 132kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 108mg | Potassium: 17mg | Fiber: 0.04g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 3IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 5mg | Iron: 0.2mg
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