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In the culinary world, the right dressing can elevate a simple salad into a gourmet experience. Homemade dressings, in particular, offer an unparalleled freshness and depth of flavor that store-bought varieties often lack. Making your own dressings allows you to control the ingredients, adjust flavors to your liking, and create a product that perfectly complements your dishes. The Zesty Herb-Infused Fresh Balsamic Vinaigrette is a prime example of how a few quality ingredients can come together to create a dressing that not only enhances the taste of salads but can also be used as a marinade, dipping sauce, or drizzled over roasted vegetables.

Fresh Balsamic Vinegarette

Elevate your meals with this Zesty Herb-Infused Fresh Balsamic Vinaigrette! Homemade dressings ensure unmatched freshness and the ability to customize flavors to your liking. Packed with high-quality ingredients like extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, fresh garlic, and herbs, this versatile vinaigrette enhances everything from salads to marinades. Discover how easy it is to create a dressing that adds a gourmet touch to your everyday dishes while boosting your health.

Ingredients
  

1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil

1/4 cup balsamic vinegar

1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

1 teaspoon honey (or maple syrup for a vegan option)

1 clove garlic, minced

1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice

1 teaspoon dried oregano

1 teaspoon dried basil

Salt and black pepper, to taste

Instructions
 

Combine the Ingredients: In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, minced garlic, and fresh lemon juice until smooth and well combined.

    Add the Herbs: Stir in the dried oregano and basil. Mix thoroughly to ensure the herbs are evenly distributed.

      Incorporate the Olive Oil: Slowly drizzle in the extra virgin olive oil while continuing to whisk. This will help emulsify the vinaigrette and create a creamy consistency.

        Season to Taste: Once the olive oil is fully integrated, taste the vinaigrette and add salt and black pepper to your liking. Adjust any ingredients as necessary for your personal preference.

          Chill and Serve: Let the vinaigrette sit at room temperature for 10-15 minutes or refrigerate for up to an hour for the flavors to meld. Shake or stir before serving.

            Prep Time, Total Time, Servings: 10 minutes | 15 minutes | 8 servings