This Homemade Balsamic Vinaigrette Recipe is half the calories of other “low calorie balsamic vinaigrettes” and tastes amazing!. Plus, you get to have more of this healthy balsamic vinaigrette recipe than the others! We were able to cut calories without cutting serving size, making this the best balsamic dressing recipe for people who want to save calories without skimping on serving size.
Ingredients You’ll Need:
- ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- ½ cup vegetable broth
- 1 garlic clove minced
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- ⅛ cup extra virgin olive oil
Low Calorie Homemade Balsamic Vinaigrette
Healthy Homemade Balsamic Vinaigrette Meal Prep and Storage
- Individual Smoothie Bags – Add the smoothie ingredients (less any liquid) to a sandwich bag and seal. Store in the freezer (will hold for 1 month in freezer).
- Family Sized Smoothie Bags – Add several servings worth of ingredients (less any liquid) to a gallon freezer bag. Place a 1/2 cup plastic measuring cup in the bag. Close and seal the bag, and store in the freezer (will hold for 1 month in freezer).
- Prepared Smoothies – these smoothies are best made fresh, but you can make them ahead of time and store in a clean jar (with a lid) in the fridge.
Leftover Storage
- Fridge Storage – Add any leftover smoothie to a jar (I actually serve them in jars so all I have to do is add a lid). Close and store in the fridge for 2-3 days.
- Freezer Storage – Pour any leftover smoothie into ice cube molds, and freeze solid (about 4 hours). Then pop out of the mold and move to a freezer bag to avoid freezer burn. Will hold for 1 month in the freezer.
Low Calorie Homemade Balsamic Vinaigrette
Low Calorie Homemade Balsamic Vinaigrette
Equipment
- Jar with lid OR Bowl and whisk
Ingredients
- ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- ½ cup vegetable broth
- 1 garlic clove minced
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- ⅛ cup extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
How to Make Balsamic Vinaigrette in a JAR:
- Add all of the ingredients to a medium to large jar.
- Cover tightly and shake for 30-60 seconds.
- Uncover, taste, add more salt or pepper as needed, and serve.
- Will hold in the fridge for 4 days.
How to Make Balsamic Vinaigrette in a BOWL:
- Add the balsamic vinegar, dijon mustard, honey, broth, garlic clove, salt and pepper to a medium bowl. Whisk together until the honey and mustard are dissolved.
- While whisking, slowly pour the olive oil to the bowl.
- Taste, add more salt or pepper as needed, and serve.
- Move leftovers to a jar or lidded container. Store in the fridge for up to 4 days.
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