The Best Balsamic Mustard Salad Dressing | Easy & Flavorful Vinaigrette Recipe

balsamic vinegar

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: red wine vinegar

Apple cider vinegar offers a tangy flavor with fewer calories.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Vegetable oil is more budget-friendly while maintaining a neutral taste.

honey

🥗Healthier: maple syrup

💰Cheaper: agave nectar

Agave nectar is often less expensive and provides sweetness.

mustard

🥗Healthier: whole grain mustard

💰Cheaper: yellow mustard

Yellow mustard is widely available and cheaper.

Start by measuring 1/3 cup of extra virgin olive oil and add it to a bowl.

Measure 1/3 cup of balsamic vinegar and add it to the bowl with the olive oil.

Add 3 tablespoons of pure honey to the bowl.

Add 3 tablespoons of dijon mustard to the mixture.

Add a big pinch of coarsely ground black pepper and a small pinch as well.

Add 2 cloves of garlic, pressed through a garlic press, to the bowl.

Use a whisk to thoroughly mix all the ingredients together until combined.

Taste the dressing and adjust seasoning if necessary.

Store the dressing in a canning jar or a salad dressing bottle, avoiding metal lids due to corrosion from vinegar.

Cooking Techniques

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