3-Minute Creamy Balsamic Mayo Dressing

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3-Minute Creamy Balsamic Mayo Dressing

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 that will add flavor to salads, chicken, and more.

Course Dressings & Sauces

Cuisine Italian

Diet Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian

Keyword balsamic, dressing

Prep Time 3

Total Time 3

Servings

Calories 48

Author Robyn Conley Downs

Equipment

Mason Jar

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

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.

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