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A close-up shot of white balsamic vinaigrette being drizzled from a spoon into a jar of dressing on a white plate atop a white marbled surface. Dishes of honey and pepper, garlic cloves and a glass of vinegar sit in the background.

Simplest 5-Ingredient White Balsamic Vinaigrette (5 Minutes)

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  • Author: Jess Larson
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Total Time: 5 minutes
  • Yield: ⅓ cup 1x
  • Category: Sauces & Condiments, Entrée Salads & Bowls
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: Italian-inspired
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

White balsamic vinegar is pale, mild, and tangy-sweet—perfect for a light, bright salad dressing!

Made with 5 pantry staples and ready in 5 minutes or less, this Simple White Balsamic Vinaigrette recipe is exactly that. Whisk it up and drizzle it over your favorite fresh, seasonal produce for a vibrant and delicious finishing touch!

Naturally Vegetarian. Easily Vegan.

Ingredients

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  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar (see Recipe Notes)
  • 2 teaspoons honey (if vegan, sub pure maple syrup or agave nectar)
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 clove garlic, finely chopped or grated
  • kosher salt and ground black pepper, to season

Instructions

  1. Whisk the white balsamic vinaigrette: Combine all listed ingredients in a small bowl or jar, seasoning with ½ teaspoon kosher salt and ground black pepper if desired. Whisk or shake to combine well. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Set aside, or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.An overhead shot of vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, olive oil, garlic, salt and pepper in a glass bowl atop a white marble surface. Dishes of black pepper and Dijon mustard sit alongside the bowl. An overhead shot of a whisk stirring a glass bowl of white balsamic dressing on a white marbled surface alongside dishes of Dijon mustard and black pepper.
  2. Serve: Enjoy your white balsamic vinaigrette immediately. My personal favorite pairings are this Simple Peach Arugula Salad or my viral 15-Minute Tomato Goat Cheese Salad. Enjoy!An overhead shot of a spoonful of white balsamic vinaigrette being held over a small jar of dressing on a white marbled surface. Bowls of garlic, salt and pepper sit alongside it.

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Notes

White balsamic vinegar is a variety of balsamic vinegar that’s a little less caramelly & syrupy than traditional balsamic vinegar – its flavor is a little milder & its color is significantly lighter. I use it any time I want to avoid giving a vibrant, fresh salad a murky appearance.

Storage: This white balsamic vinaigrette will keep, stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator, for up to 5 days. If the vinaigrette separates and solidifies in the refrigerator, simply warm it slightly in the microwave until it’s liquid again, then whisk to combine well and serve as desired.

Find it online: https://playswellwithbutter.com/white-balsamic-vinaigrette/