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Extreme macro close-up of thick Creamy Balsamic Dressing with cracked black pepper and minced herbs on a spoon.

Creamy Balsamic Dressing: The Ultimate 5-Minute Velvety Vinaigrette

This Creamy Balsamic Dressing is a thick, velvety, and glossy vinaigrette that clings perfectly to salads. Made with pantry staples like balsamic vinegar, Dijon, and honey, it's ready in just 5 minutes.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Condiment, Salad Dressing
Cuisine: American, Mediterranean
Calories: 145
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Creamy Balsamic Base
  • 1/4 cup (60ml) Balsamic Vinegar High quality Modena preferred
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 2 tablespoons (30ml) Mayonnaise or Greek Yogurt For thickness
  • 1 tablespoon (15ml) Honey or Maple Syrup For gloss
  • 1 teaspoon (5ml) Dijon Mustard Emulsifier
  • 1/2 teaspoon Dried Oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon Dried Thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon Cracked Black Pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon Sea Salt Flakes

Equipment

  • 1 Small ceramic bowl
  • 1 Whisk

Method
 

Combine Liquid Base
  1. In a small bowl, whisk balsamic vinegar, honey, and Dijon mustard until the honey is fully dissolved.
  2. Incorporate the mayonnaise or Greek yogurt, whisking until no streaks remain and the mixture is opaque.
  3. Slowly drizzle in the olive oil while whisking constantly until a thick, velvety creamy swirl forms.
  4. Stir in the dried oregano, thyme, and cracked black pepper. Garnish with sea salt flakes.

Notes

Let the dressing sit for 10 minutes before serving to rehydrate the herbs.
Store in a glass jar for up to one week.