Homemade Garlic Balsamic Vinaigrette

Make your own homemade Garlic Balsamic Vinaigrette in minutes! This oil and vinegar salad dressing is tangy, slightly sweet and so full of flavor. 


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This recipe was photographed and updated 3/2023.


If you've never made your own homemade salad dressing before, today's recipe is the one you'll want to try! It's ready in minutes and can be stored in the refrigerator until using.

Balsamic is my absolute favorite vinegar and I use it in so many different recipes. I love this balsamic vinaigrette on spinach and strawberry salad. I've also used it as a marinade and as the dressing for pasta salads.

The garlic is a perfect pair with the balsamic in this dressing and the texture is absolutely perfect. Everyone in my family loves garlic, but if fresh is overpowering for you, garlic powder works well too. The brown sugar can be an optional ingredient. We love the flavor it adds, but this dressing would still be delicious without.  


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Recipe tips:

  • Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to five days.


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Yield 4 servings
Author Hot Eats and Cool Reads
Prep time
5 Min
Total time
5 Min

Homemade Garlic Balsamic Vinaigrette

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1-2 teaspoons light brown sugar
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 6 tablespoons olive oil
  • Pinch of salt
  • Pinch of black pepper

Instructions

  1. In a jar with a tight fitting lid, add all of the ingredients. Shake until combined.
  2. If you are not serving immediately, refrigerate and shake before serving.

Notes

Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to five days.

Nutrition Facts

Calories

199.56

Fat

21 g

Sat. Fat

2.9 g

Carbs

3.1 g

Fiber

0.02 g

Net carbs

3.07 g

Sugar

2.67 g

Protein

0.09 g

Sodium

12.51 mg

Cholesterol

0 mg

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Comments

  1. I found a store in Austin, TX called Con Olio. Oils and vinegars galore! I found a Lemon Balsamic that I think I could pour over ice cream! I go as often as I can when I visit my daughter.

    Great simple recipe. Thanks for sharing.

    Linda
    Tumbleweed Contessa

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  2. Looks yummy :) Thanks for sharing, Lisa

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  3. Hey, this sounds so easy to make. And I use it in so many things. Hope you have a great day.

    Heidi’s Wanderings

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  4. I'm sure the blueberry flavor must be delicious, Sheena! {never even thought all those flavors are available :/} Thank you for sharing your recipe at ourAll My Bloggy Friends Party !

    Linda
    With A Blast

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