Honey Balsamic Dressing (wholesome) – The Fitnessista

Sharing a fast and scrumptious recipe for a wholesome salad dressing: honey balsamic!

Hello associates! Joyful Monday! I hope you’re having fun with the day thus far and that you simply had an excellent weekend! We had a tremendous dinner at our associates’ home and spent the remainder of the weekend doing chores and enjoyable. I took a three-hour nap on Saturday which was everyyyytthing. After a few weeks of journey and the Pilot’s work weekend, it was our first *regular* weekend at house in a month, so it was very appreciated.

Right this moment, I needed to share my go-to salad dressing with ya. I can’t consider that I’ve been running a blog this lengthy and haven’t devoted a complete submit to this dressing. That is my go-to. I take advantage of it for dinner events, make it prematurely to get pleasure from all through the week, and it’s at all times really easy and scrumptious. I don’t usually love the dressings that include salad kits, so that is what I’ll usually use to exchange it. I just like the style and substances a lot extra!

When you don’t already make your personal salad dressing, undoubtedly give this one a strive. You’ll see how easy and pleasant it may be 🙂 Let me know in the event you determine so as to add it to your rotation!

Honey Balsamic Dressing Recipe

Crafting your dressing ensures transparency in regards to the substances, serving to you make knowledgeable selections about what you devour. The Honey Balsamic Dressing is a first-rate instance of a flavorful but health-conscious possibility. With only a handful of pantry staples, you possibly can whip up a dressing that’s candy, tangy, and extremely versatile.

Substances:

1/3 cup balsamic vinegar

2/3 cup further virgin olive oil

2 tablespoons honey

1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

1 minced garlic clove

1 teaspoon dried oregano

1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary

1/2 teaspoon dried thyme

Salt and pepper to style

Directions:

Step 1: The Basis

Start by combining the balsamic vinegar with further virgin olive oil in a bowl. This dynamic duo varieties the inspiration of your dressing, delivering an ideal stability of acidity and richness.

Step 2: Add the sweetness

Introduce 2 tablespoons of honey into the combo, offering a pure sweetness that harmonizes with the balsamic’s acidity. Modify the amount based mostly in your desired degree of sweetness.

Step 3: Mustard

Add a teaspoon of Dijon mustard to the mix. This not solely enhances the flavour profile but additionally contributes a delicate zing that elevates the general style.

Step 4: Season to Perfection

Season your creation with garlic and dried herbs, with salt and pepper to style, guaranteeing the dressing reaches the right stability of savory and candy.

Step 5: Emulsify with a Good Shake

Seal the substances in a mason jar, giving them shake. This emulsifies the combination, making a cohesive and velvety dressing that may fantastically coat your salad. I additionally love this salad dressing mixer. 

Storage and Serving:

This Honey Balsamic Dressing, saved in an hermetic container within the fridge, can final for as much as one week. Its versatility makes it best for inexperienced salads, vegetable bowls, and even as a marinade for grilled proteins.

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For extra inspiration on wholesome salad dressings, try my information on wholesome salad dressings.

Have an excellent day and I’ll see ya quickly!
xo

Gina