Honey Balsamic Dressing (wholesome) – The Fitnessista

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

Hello mates! Pleased Monday! I hope you’re having fun with the day to this point and that you just had a fantastic weekend! We had a tremendous dinner at our mates’ 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.

Immediately, I needed to share my go-to salad dressing with ya. I can’t imagine that I’ve been running a blog this lengthy and haven’t devoted a complete put up 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 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 substances a lot extra!

In case you don’t already make your individual salad dressing, positively give this one a attempt. You’ll see how easy and pleasant it may be 🙂 Let me know for those who determine so as to add it to your rotation!

Honey Balsamic Dressing Recipe

Crafting your dressing ensures transparency concerning the substances, 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 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 additional 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 additional virgin olive oil in a bowl. This dynamic duo types 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. Regulate 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 proper 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 can 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 perfect 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 a fantastic day and I’ll see ya quickly!
xo

Gina