Balsamic Vinaigrette

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Source: Serious Eats — Laila Ibrahim, Classic Balsamic Vinaigrette.

Vinaigrette · Balsamic · Italian

A classic balsamic vinaigrette recipe for 8 servings, written from a single tested source, with times and temperatures kept as the source set them.

Prep5 min
Cook0 min
Total5 min
DifficultyEasy
Per serving108 kcal
FreeDairy-freeVegetarian
Servings8Recipe makes 8
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Allergens (EU 14)
GlutenCrustaceansEggsFishPeanutsSoybeansMilkTree nutsCeleryMustardSesameSulphitesLupinMolluscs

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Method

  1. 1

    Mix. Beat together vinegar, shallot, garlic, salt, and pepper in a mid-sized bowl.

  2. 2

    Step 2. Let mixture sit for 10 minutes.

  3. 3

    Mix (2). Beat in Dijon and honey, next gradually beat in oil in a steady stream in order to form an emulsified vinaigrette.

  4. 4

    Chill. Use promptly or chill in an airtight container till ready to use, beating or shaking vigorously if the vinaigrette has separated.

Storage

Keep covered in the fridge and use within a few days.

Free sugars

Sugar (daily guide)

1 g per serving

2 % of the 50 g daily maximum · 4 % of the ideal 25 g

Free sugars under 50 g a day, ideally about 25 g, based on WHO free-sugar guidance (not endorsed by WHO). The share shown is the share of one serving. WHO

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • scales

Nutrition per serving Calculated from USDA FoodData Central

Per servingAmount
Energy108 kcal
Protein0.1 g
Carbohydrate1.9 g
of which sugars1.3 g
of which free sugars1 g
Fat11.3 g
of which saturates1.6 g
Fibre0.2 g
Salt0.37 g

Protein per 100 kcal

0.1 g High protein needs ≥ 5 g per 100 kcal (20% of energy) and ≥ 10 g per serving

Calculated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient values