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Easy Sweet Balsamic Dressing

This easy sweet balsamic salad dressing is made with simple ingredients. It has a touch of sweetness that is perfectly balanced with the acidity of the vinegar. Making your own balsamic vinaigrette dressing is the easiest way to enhance your favorite salad!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time0 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Dressing
Cuisine: American
Keyword: sweet balsamic dressing, sweet balsamic vinegar, sweet balsamic vinaigrette, sweet balsamic vinaigrette dressing
Servings: 6
Author: Bobbie Blue

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
  • ⅓ cup olive oil
  • ¼ cup maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon shallot, minced
  • 2 teaspoon stone ground Dijon mustard
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper
  • 1 sprig fresh thyme, minced

Instructions

  • Mince the shallot into very small pieces.
  • Remove the leaves off of the sprig of thyme and mince.
  • Add the balsamic, olive oil, maple syrup and mustard to a small bowl. Whisk together vigorously.
  • Add the chopped shallot, salt, pepper and thyme leaves to the balsamic mixture and whisk well.
  • Once combined the dressing can be used immediately. Store in a mason jar or other airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. Shake vigorously before using.