Tangy and slightly sweet, this Garlic and Honey Balsamic Vinaigrette is excellent on almost any salad combination. It has been my husband’s favorite dressing for the past two weeks. I have to admit that I was truly put off by the color the first time I made this. (Is it just me or do pretty things just taste better?) Brown salad dressing had no appeal to me at all when I first saw it in the blender. However, this dressing has been so well-liked by everyone who has tried it; I decided to share it here.
Garlic and Honey Balsamic Vinaigrette
Recipe adapted from and with thanks to MarthaStewart.com and several versions at Allrecipes.com
Ingredients
- 1 small onion chopped
- 2 medium cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar I might try white balsamic vinegar next time to see how the color is affected
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 2/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon sugar optional
Instructions
- Layer the first six ingredients into the blender in the order listed. Puree until smooth and then slowly add the olive oil in a thin trickle. Puree another minute or so, until dressing is thick. Taste the dressing and add the white sugar if you want a sweeter dressing. We preferred it with the sugar. Pulse a few times to mix in the sugar. Enjoy!
Pam says
Great recipe! I just bought lavender honey and will try the recipe with that.
Joanne says
I'm always on the market for good homemade salad dressings. The sweet and tang in this must be fabulous!
Janeen says
Would you ever consider putting this on a sweet/savory salad — like a melon salad that has red onion in it? Perhaps weird, but I like combos of sweet and savory.
Mary says
Janeen – This is a really tangy dressing, I'm not sure if I would personally like it on a salad with fruit, but I know that my husband would. If it helps, I'm posting a different dressing this weekend that works beautifully with a sweeter salad.
Becki's Whole Life says
That is too funny….I have never thought about the color of salad dressing before…oh no – I will never look at my salad the same – ha. This sounds great. Balsamic with garlic is such a yummy flavor combo. This would be nice over a caprese salad.
Grace In Full Measure says
Love this! I use a similar dressing for rokka salata – arugula + slivers of sun dried tomatoes + caramelized walnuts.
Chris says
Yeah, but you don't actually SEE it once it's on the salad, right?
Mary says
I don't know, Chris. I thought it turned my salad brown. My husband on the other hand, couldn't have cared less.