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Fast Sweet Balsamic Vinaigrette

Made by Anastasia - Serves: 8 Filed Under: Dressings & Vinaigrettes

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Now, who doesn't love balsamic! This sweet balsamic vinaigrette recipe is ideal to use in both sweet and savoury salads or even wonderful as a marinade for chicken breasts.

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Sweet balsamic vinaigrette in a small white jug with brown sugar in a small white bowl underneath and a pink linen napkin on the right.

I just love the sweet simplicity of this easy homemade dressing with just a few ingredients that are shaken up and ready in just a couple of minutes.

If you are keen to try some more sweet dressings, try our Basil Balsamic Vinaigrette or even our Orange Mustard Vinaigrette.

Table of Contents

  • What Can I Use It On?
  • You Will Need
  • How to Make It
  • Common Questions
  • Try It As An Alternative Dressing On...
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Did You Know ⁉️

That balsamic vinegar is traditionally made in Italy from unfiltered, unfermented grape juice. 

The difference with other kinds of vinegar is that it is made from pressed grapes and aged like wine rather than being made from fermented alcohol. 

For an authentic balsamic, always look to Modena or Reggio Emilia. The older the vinegar, the sweeter and more syrupy it is.

Top Tip

Make a big batch of this Sweet Balsamic Vinaigrette for your weekly salad making - you are going to love it! 💖💕

What Can I Use It On?

  • Toss it with a green salad.
  • Use it as a marinade for chicken.
  • Try it on a pasta salad.
  • Toss it with a tomato, spinach or cucumber salad.
  • Drizzle it on roasted vegetables (especially great with roasted mushrooms!)
  • Try it with green beans.

Some Variations

A great basic balsamic dressing recipe that you can change up in so many ways - you can...

…make it herby by adding some fresh herbs such as rosemary, basil, thyme or tarragon.

…make it tangy by adding a tablespoon of your favourite mustard such as Dijon, seedy wholegrain mustard or even some hot English for some powerful heat.

…make it nutty by adding some of your favourite chopped (and roasted) nuts; we especially love walnuts, almonds, pecans and macadamias.

…make it hot and spicy by adding some chopped fresh chilli or dried chilli flakes.

…make it smoky by adding a teaspoon of smoked paprika.

And that is why I always have a big batch of this dressing sitting in my fridge every week; it is just ever so versatile. 

You Will Need

Labelled ingredients needed to make sweet balsamic vinaigrette.
SHAKE TO EMULSIFY

How to Make It

Step 1 - Place all the vinaigrette ingredients in a glass jar, then season with a pinch of salt and pepper to start with.

Step 2 -Shake until emulsified (i.e. make sure that the oil and vinegar are blended together really well).

Step 3 - Taste and adjust seasonings to balance the flavours according to your personal preferences.

Sweet balsamic dressing ingredients in a glass jar with ingredients scattered around.
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Shaken sweet balsamic dressing ingredients in a glass jar with ingredients scattered around.
SHAKE TO EMULSIFY

Common Questions

How long can I store it?

Store the vinaigrette in a tight jar with a lid so that it's easy to shake when you need to mix it up before serving. You can store the vinaigrette in the fridge for a month or so.

How much does this recipe make?

It will make up approximately one cup of dressing which is enough for two salads that will serve 4 (for a total of 8 servings).
The nutritional information has been calculated per serving.

What diets is it suitable for?

Dairy-free, Gluten-free, Vegan, Vegetarian

What type of balsamic vinegar should I use?

The best varieties come from Italy; try Modena or Reggio Emilia. The longer balsamic vinegar is aged, the sweeter and more syrupy it will be.

Try It As An Alternative Dressing On...

Need some salad inspiration for your sweet balsamic vinaigrette? Why not try it as an alternative dressing in our...

  • French Green Salad
  • Oven Roasted Asparagus Salad

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Sweet balsamic vinaigrette in a small white jug with brown sugar in a small white bowl underneath and a pink linen napkin on the right.

Sweet Balsamic Vinaigrette

Now, who doesn’t love balsamic! This is sweet balsamic vinaigrette recipe ideal to use in both sweet and savour salads or is just wonderful as a marinade for chicken breasts.
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Prep Time: 3 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Total Time: 3 minutes
* Times are an estimate and will depend on your skill level
Course: Dressings & Vinaigrettes
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: Easy, vegan
Diet: dairy free, Gluten free, Vegan, Vegetarian,
Servings: 8 servings*
Calories: 133kcal
Author: Anastasia
Equipment
  • A container that has a tight-fitting lid - glass jars are ideal
Ingredients
  • ½ cup olive oil
  • ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
  • 1 clove garlic (minced)
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • Pinch salt and pepper
Metric - Imperial
Instructions
  • Find a container that has a tight-fitting lid - glass jars are perfect for this.
  • Add all the dressing ingredients to the container, add a pinch of salt and pepper, cover it and shake until emulsified.
  • Taste and adjust seasonings according to suit your taste.
  • Stores in a sealed container in your fridge for a month or so.

Notes

* This recipe makes approximately one cup of dressing enough for two salads that serves four, the nutritional information has been calculated per serving.
Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.
Calories: 133kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Sodium: 3mg | Potassium: 13mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 1mg
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About Anastasia

Anastasia is a home cook introduced to cooking at a young age (8 years old) and hasn’t gotten out of the kitchen since! She had her own coffee shop and ran her own catering business for over a decade. Her love of salads developed as she was always the one responsible for making the salads for family get-togethers and friends functions.

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