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 to this point and that you simply had an important weekend! We had an incredible dinner at our associates’ home and spent the remainder of the weekend doing chores and stress-free. 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 dwelling in a month, so it was very appreciated.

As we speak, 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 whole publish to this dressing. That is my go-to. I exploit it for dinner events, make it upfront to take pleasure in all through the week, and it’s all the time really easy and scrumptious. I don’t usually love the dressings that include salad kits, so that is what I’ll usually use to switch it. I just like the style and components a lot extra!

In the event you don’t already make your individual salad dressing, positively give this one a strive. You’ll see how easy and pleasant it may be 🙂 Let me know when you resolve so as to add it to your rotation!

Honey Balsamic Dressing Recipe

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

Components:

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 types the muse of your dressing, delivering an ideal steadiness 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. Regulate the amount primarily based in your desired stage 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 proper steadiness of savory and candy.

Step 5: Emulsify with a Good Shake

Seal the components 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 supreme for inexperienced salads, vegetable bowls, and even as a marinade for grilled proteins.

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For extra inspiration on wholesome salad dressings, take a look at my information on healthy salad dressings.

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

Gina