Lemon White Balsamic Vinaigrette

5 from 3 votes

Lemon White Balsamic Vinaigrette (dressing) is a refreshing, light and zippy easy homemade vinaigrette perfect for tossed salads, marinades or drizzled on grilled fruit, chicken or fish.

Prep Time5

Total Time5

Course: Sides

Cuisine: Italian

Diet: Low Lactose, Vegan, Vegetarian

Servings: tablespoons

Calories: 59kcal

Author: HWC Magazine

Ingredients

⅓ cup olive Oil (extra virgin) We used Mie Radici's Immersione Organic EVOO.
¼ cup white balsamic vinegar (barrel aged) We used Mie Radici’s Fondo Montebello white balsamic
1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
or Mie Radici's Sicilian Spice Mix
1 tablespoon lemon juice fresh is best
1 teaspoon lemon zest
salt and pepper to taste

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Instructions

Mix extra virgin olive oil, white balsamic vinegar, Italian seasoning, lemon juice, lemon zest and salt and pepper by hand with a whisk or in a blender. You can also place the ingredients in a glass jar with a secure lid and shake well.
Enjoy drizzled over salads, grilled veggies or as a marinade for fish and chicken.
Can store in a sealed container for 3 to 4 days in the refrigerator.

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Notes

Each and every white balsamic vinegar brand has a different flavor profile.

If you purchase a less quality brand of white balsamic vinegar, you may have to adjust the amounts to get the correct flavor balance between, sour, sweet and savory.

How to Adjust the Flavor of a Salad Dressing?

Too Sweet – Add more lemon juice.

Overly Sour – Add honey or sweetener of choice.

Too Salty – Mask the flavor with additional white balsamic vinegar.

Bland – Try adding more lemon zest, Italian seasoning, fresh herbs or salt and pepper to taste.

Best Substitution for White Balsamic Vinegar

1 Tablespoon red wine vinegar or apple cider vinegar
½ teaspoon honey, sugar, or sugar substitute of choice

Recipe Tip

Don’t use a metal reactive bowl (such as aluminum, copper, iron, and steel) to mix or store the white balsamic dressing in. The longer the exposure is to a reactive metal the higher potential for the metallic taste to come out.

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