This easy balsamic vinaigrette is bold, sweet, and tangy. Use it as a salad dressing, or drizzle it over roasted veggies and more!
Prep time: PT5M
Total time: PT5M
Rating
4.99 stars (133 reviews)
Keywords
Balsamic vinaigrette, Balsamic vinaigrette recipe
Ingredients
¼ cup balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
1 garlic clove (grated)
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
½ teaspoon sea salt
Freshly ground black pepper
6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Categories
Component
dressing
Cuisine
American
Italian
Steps
In a small bowl, whisk together the vinegar, honey, garlic, mustard, salt, and several grinds of pepper.
Drizzle in the olive oil while whisking and continue to whisk until the dressing is emulsified. Alternatively, combine everything in a jar with a tight-fitting lid and shake to combine.
Reviews
Adriana Gutierrez on 2026-04-14 16:39:45 (5 stars): This was the perfect dressing for a mesclun salad with strawberries and toasted almonds!
Sarah on 2026-04-03 19:13:19 (5 stars): I have made this a few times as written and its very good. Today I altered the recipe a tiny bit because i didnt have enough olive oil. I Swapped the olive oil for avocado oil and did a little less salt and it turned out great. I am not a huge fan of the taste of olive oil. I will definitely keep this substitution for the future. Thanks for sharing your recipe!
Sandy on 2026-03-20 11:33:58 (5 stars): Absolutely love the balsamic vinaigrette! Only dressing I use now, no more store bought.
Denise on 2026-02-25 17:32:09 (5 stars): Absolutely love it
Cathy Randolph on 2026-02-23 11:30:46 (5 stars): I just now tried this and am eating my salad as I’m writing this. Delicious! It will be on my salad dressing rotation.
Christina on 2026-02-05 13:21:35 (5 stars): This is our go-to for our salad every day! I make a double recipe every 10 days or so. Rather than honey or maple syrup, I use agave. Easy to make and delicious! Thank you!
Tina on 2026-01-25 01:06:15 (5 stars): Easy and delicious- my 10 year old just made it up for use on our salad tonight as she loves it!
Lauren on 2026-01-11 16:38:34 (5 stars): Delicious dressing! What is the best way to store it?
Mariam on 2026-01-09 22:23:17 (5 stars): Delicious dressing!
Cindy on 2025-12-31 17:25:36 (5 stars): I love balsamic dressings! Thanks for sharing.
