White Balsamic Vinaigrette is an easy recipe that takes minutes to make, yet it will elevate your salad to a new level. This recipe’s simple ingredients are white balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, minced shallots, garlic, salt, black pepper, fresh thyme leaves, and olive oil.

White Balsamic Vinaigrette

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I’ve been making my own salad dressings for years. They are so easy to make and taste better than the dressings at the grocery store. This recipe is sure to become a family favorite.

The salad dressing is an essential part of making a great salad. You want a few dressings in your recipe box that everyone will love.

One of the best things about making salads is using up any produce about to go bad. While testing recipes, I used this dressing with a salad with green lettuce, chopped red onions, chopped pears, toasted pecans, and blue cheese crumbles. It was a fantastic combination with this white balsamic vinaigrette.

White balsamic vinegar is similar to balsamic vinegar. It has a lighter taste and is less sweet than regular balsamic vinegar. It’s made with white grapes and wine vinegar at low temperatures to avoid darkening. You can find white balsamic vinegar in the vinegar aisle in the grocery store.

Ingredients to Gather

• White Balsamic Vinegar – Gives the vinaigrette its delicate sweetness and mellow tang, creating a light smooth base that enhances fresh salads without overpowering them.
• Dijon Mustard – Adds a subtle sharpness and helps emulsify the vinaigrette, giving it a creamy texture and balanced depth of flavor.
• Shallots – Bring a mild, slightly sweet onion flavor to the white balsamic vinaigrette, adding complexity and a gentle aromatic bite.
• Garlic – Adds a bold, savory undertone to the vinaigrette.
• Salt – Sharpens the flavors in white balsamic vinaigrette, balancing the vinegar’s sweetness and enhancing the overall taste.
• Freshly Ground Pepper – Adds a subtle heat and aromatic depth to the vinaigrette, rounding out its flavor profile with a hint of spice.
• Thyme Leaves – Infuse the white balsamic vinaigrette with earthy, herbaceous notes that elevate its freshness.
• Extra Virgin Olive Oil – Provides a rich, smooth body to the white balsamic vinaigrette, helping to emulsify the dressing while adding a fruity, robust flavor.

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Ingredients

1/4 cup white balsamic vinegar

2 teaspoons Dijon mustard

2 teaspoons minced shallots

1/2 teaspoon minced garlic

1/4 teaspoon fine salt

1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1/4 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves

1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil

Directions

1. In a small bowl, combine the white balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, shallots, fresh garlic, salt, black pepper, and fresh thyme.

2. Using a hand-held blender or food processor, slowly add the olive oil and puree all the ingredients until emulsified and the shallots are finely chopped.

3. Transfer the vinaigrette to an airtight container like a Mason jar and refrigerate. Mix well before each use.

Tips to Making the Dressing

• You can substitute traditional balsamic vinegar for the white balsamic.
• Whole-grain mustard can replace Dijon mustard.
• You can use a garlic press on your clove of garlic.
• Season your salad with Italian seasoning or a dash of salt.
• This great dressing works well in any salad and tastes delicious on roasted vegetables like Brussels sprouts.

Storage

When properly stored in an airtight container, this delicious vinaigrette will last up to 5 days in the fridge.

Tips on Making a Better Salad

• Layer your salad with a variety of textures and flavors.
• Make sure your salad is colorful. You can add fruits or vegetables to make a more vibrant presentation.
• Be careful not to bruise the lettuce when rinsing and spinning. Lettuce is fragile and should be handled with care.
• To prevent tears when cutting onions, freeze the slices before chopping for a few minutes.
• Make sure your salad has a bit of crunch. Add croutons, nuts, seeds, fried wonton strips, or crispy fried onions.
• If you use avocado in your salad, wait before serving it to cut it up.
• Add a protein like chicken, beef, ham, or beans to make it a full meal.
• Here are the Different Types of Lettuce + Uses.

Salad Toolbox

• Mason Jar Pour Spout Lids for Regular Mouth Mason Jars – spout Mason Jar lids make pouring homemade salad dressings a breeze, keeping your fridge tidy and your dressings fresh with every shake.
• Twist and Pour Salad Dressing Mixer – a twist-and-pour salad dressing mixer lets you shake, blend, and serve your dressings all in one container – no mess, no fuss, just fresh flavor on demand.
• Salad Container for Lunch – salad lunch containers keep your greens crisp and your toppings separate, making it easy to enjoy a fresh, mess-free salad anywhere you go.
• Herb Stripping Comb – an herb stripping comb quickly removes leaves from stems, saving time and making it effortless to add fresh herbs to your salads and dressings

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