Creamy Balsamic Dressing (with Mayonnaise)

This easy balsamic salad dressing combines comes together quickly in under 5-minutes with balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, mayonnaise, garlic and honey for a simple, versatile salad dressing.

Creamy Mayo Balsamic Dressing

I love the simplicity of a good creamy balsamic dressing and how it can elevate anything! From a classic green salad to a hearty chicken dinner, this simple recipe brings a flavor lift to any dish. And, one of the best parts about making your own dressing is that you can adjust the flavors to your palette.

Since you’re making it yourself, you also have full control over the quality of ingredients used (including the type of oil and any added sugar or sweeteners). For salad, I like this dressing works with fresh ingredients like mixed greens, arugula, or romaine.

This recipe also works so well as a dressing for most grain and bowl recipes to add extra flavor and tie all your ingredients together. My favorite way to serve it, though, is tossed with crisp romaine along side my family favorite homemade hamburger helper, or cheesy ground beef potato casserole. Yum!

Robyn’s Testing Notes

• Balsamic vinegar: This is the star ingredient in any balsamic dressing. So look for a good quality 6% acidity balsamic vinegar without any sugar or additional additives or color added.
• No need to splurge on an aged balsamic vinegar for a dressing. It will be too sweet & syrupy – so save the aged stuff for drizzling!
• Honey: Honey or maple syrup can be used interchangeably in this recipe. Honey will add a little extra body, so it’s my preference.
• Mayonnaise: The taste and quality of mayonnaise will strongly impact the taste of the final dressing. So use a high-quality mayonnaise that you like the taste of!

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Creamy Balsamic Dressing (with Mayonnaise)

Developed and tested by Robyn Conley Downs

Servings: 8

Prep: 3 minutes mins

Total: 3 minutes mins

This easy creamy balsamic dressing combines comes together quickly in under 5-minutes with balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, mayonnaise, garlic and honey for a simple versatile dressing.

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Ingredients

• 1 small garlic clove, peeled
• 1/4 tsp kosher salt
• 2 tsp Dijon mustard
• 2 tsp honey
• 3 tbsp balsamic vinegar
• 1 tbsp water
• 3 tbsp mayonnaise
• Freshly ground pepper, to taste

Equipment

• Mason Jar optional

Instructions 

• With the bottom of a glass jar or side of a knife, lightly crush the garlic clove.
• To a 8-oz mason jar, add the crushed garlic clove, salt, mustard, and honey (or maple syrup), using a fork or small whisk to combine.
• Add the balsamic vinegar and water, add the lid, and shake vigorously until the salt has dissolved and all the ingredients are combined.
• Add the mayonnaise and pepper. Using a fork or small whisk, stir the mayo into the balsamic mixture. Add the lid, and shake vigorously until the dressing has emulsified and there are no clumps of mayo. Taste and add additional salt or pepper if desired.
• Remove the garlic clove, discard, or set aside for another use.
• Store, refrigerated, for up to 5 days. To use, allow to come to room temperature, and shake well to recombine.

Notes

• This recipe makes 8 tablespoons, or 8 servings if using a serving size of 1 tablespoon.
• The taste and quality of mayonnaise will strongly impact the taste of the final dressing. Use a high-quality mayonnaise that you like the taste of.
• If you don’t have a mason jar, use a small bowl and whisk the ingredients together until smooth.

Course: Dressings & Sauces

Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition Information:

Serving: 1 (of 8), Calories: 48kcal, Carbohydrates: 3g, Protein: 1g, Fat: 4g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g, Monounsaturated Fat: 1g, Trans Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 2mg, Sodium: 122mg, Potassium: 12mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 2g, Vitamin A: 4IU, Vitamin C: 1mg, Calcium: 4mg, Iron: 1mg

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