EASY BALSAMIC MARINADE OR SALAD DRESSING
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Easy Balsamic Marinade or Salad Dressing is a versatile all-purpose dressing that’s perfect for any salad. It’s even a great marinade for chicken and steak.
Also, with just four total ingredients you can have this salad dressing ready in minutes.
EASY BALSAMIC MARINADE OR SALAD DRESSING
This salad dressing is tangy, slightly sweet, and bold. It can be used as a marinade or glaze for proteins. As well, it’s my go-to salad dressing of choice for any salad. I simply find it the perfect flavor and I adore it. It’s especially tasty on Caprese salad.
However, don’t stop at coating your salads only. Try this as a marinade for chicken and beef. As well, it’s good on hamburgers, wraps, and roasted veggies.
In general, the best salad dressings are made with simple ingredients you likely already have on hand.
INGREDIENTS and substitutions
- Balsamic vinegar. Also, you can change the flavor by using aged Balsamic. It has an even deeper flavor.
- Olive oil. Next, try extra virgin olive oil, avocado oil, sunflower oil, or canola oil.
- Sugar. Personally, I like brown sugar. However, you can use granulated white sugar. As well, try agave nectar, honey, or maple syrup.
- Salt and pepper.
HOW TO MAKE EASY BALSAMIC MARINADE OR SALAD DRESSING
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- First, place all the ingredients in a jar and seal tightly.
- Shake vigorously.
And, that’s it!
HOW LONG CAN I STORE BALSAMIC MARINADE?
Ideally, you will store this dressing in a glass container or jar. Regardless, make sure whatever you use is airtight. In an airtight container, Balsamic dressing will be good in the refrigerator for 2 to 3 weeks.
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Finally, the nutritional information provided is approximate and is calculated using online tools. Information can vary depending on various factors. However, I have endeavored to be as accurate as possible.
EASY BALSAMIC MARINADE OR SALAD DRESSING
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Ingredients
- 1 cup balsamic vinegar
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 1.5 tablespoons brown sugar
- ⅛ teaspoon each salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Add all the ingredients to a canning jar.
- Place the lid on the jar tightly.
- Shake vigously.
- Refrigerate in an airtight container until ready to use.
Nutrition
Nutritional information given is an automatic calculation and can vary based on the exact products you use and changes you make to the recipe. If these numbers are important to you, I recommend calculating them yourself.