Balsamic Vinaigrette

How do I motivate myself to eat salads? By keeping a tempting homemade vinaigrette or dressing in the fridge at all times! I have an unsophisticated love of soggy, overdressed salads - especially ones that have sat in the fridge overnight <3 When the vinaigrette is made from nourishing ingredients like cold-pressed olive oil, raw honey, and immune-boosting garlic, I feel pretty great about devouring my soggy salad!

Here is a simple Balsamic Vinaigrette recipe that will keep in the fridge for at least 2 weeks. If you’ve never made your own vinaigrette before, just be warned that the ingredients will separate and the oil will harden in the fridge. Store your vinaigrette in a glass jar, then gently warm it in a pot of water on the stove as you prep your salad. When you’re ready to dress, just shake to combine before dressing your greens.

Ingredients:

1/4 cup cold-pressed extra-virgin olive oil

3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

1 tablespoon raw apple cider vinegar

1 tablespoon raw local honey

1/4 teaspoon sea salt

1/4 teaspoon dried thyme

1/4 teaspoon garlic powder (or 1 small clove garlic, minced)

1/8 teaspoon cayenne (optional)

Lots of freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions:

Whisk until combined and season to taste.