**Dijon Balsamic Vinaigrette: A Tangy and Versatile Dressing for Salads, Marinades, and More**
Elevate your culinary creations with the tantalizing Dijon balsamic vinaigrette, a delectable dressing that strikes a perfect balance between tang, sweetness, and acidity. This versatile condiment, crafted from a harmonious blend of Dijon mustard, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, honey, and an array of herbs and spices, promises to transform your salads, marinades, and even grilled vegetables into an orchestra of flavors. With its glossy texture and rich amber hue, this dressing adds a touch of sophistication to any dish while delivering a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Join us as we explore the culinary magic of Dijon balsamic vinaigrette through a collection of carefully curated recipes designed to showcase its versatility and elevate your everyday meals into extraordinary culinary experiences.
HONEY DIJON BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE
Easy and delicious. Perfect for dipping bread in or great for dressing a salad.
Provided by GumboGirl
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Salad Dressing Recipes Vinaigrette Dressing Recipes
Time 5m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Whisk balsamic vinegar, olive oil, mustard, honey, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 137.7 calories, Carbohydrate 4.5 g, Fat 13.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 96.7 mg, Sugar 3.6 g
HONEY-DIJON BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE
Make and share this Honey-Dijon Balsamic Vinaigrette recipe from Food.com.
Provided by 851044
Categories Salad Dressings
Time 10m
Yield 10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- For the dressing; in a bowl whisk together garlic, salt, Dijon, honey and balsamic vinegar; add in olive oil in a slow steady stream until emulsified.
- Adjust honey amount adding in more if desired for a sweeter taste, then season with more salt if needed, and black pepper.
- Chill for a minimum of 2 hours before using.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 127.1, Fat 13.6, SaturatedFat 1.9, Sodium 249.8, Carbohydrate 1.9, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 1.8, Protein 0.1
KITTENCAL'S SPINACH SALAD WITH BALSAMIC HONEY-DIJON VINAIGRETTE
If you are a spinach salad-lover then this is one you should not pass up! Serve this to your guests or family then sit back and wait for all the rave reviews you will get! Add in some cooked shrimp or chicken breast if desired! the dressing can be made up to 2 days in advance, it will need a minimum of 2 hours chilling time to blend flavours, the dressing will make about 3/4 cup but it can easily be doubled. The salad amounts are only a guideline, all amounts can be adjusted to taste. Also see my recipe #66596 and recipe #116849.
Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz
Categories Salad Dressings
Time 2h
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- For the dressing; in a bowl whisk together garlic, salt, Dijon, honey and balsamic vinegar; add in olive oil in a slow steady stream until emulsified.
- Adjust honey amount adding in more if desired for a sweeter taste, then season with more salt if needed, and black pepper.
- Chill for a minimum of 2 hours before using.
- For salad; place the spinach leaves in a large glass bowl; top with sliced mushrooms, bacon, blue cheese or feta cheese, croutons and sliced red onion (if using).
- Toss all ingredients together with salad forks.
- Season with black pepper (and salt if desired).
- Place the egg wedges all around inside edges of bowl.
- Serve with prepared dressing on the side.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 482.6, Fat 41.5, SaturatedFat 7.7, Cholesterol 165.3, Sodium 958, Carbohydrate 18.6, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 5.7, Protein 12
ROASTED ASPARAGUS AND POTATOES WITH DIJON BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE
From Getting Thin and Loving Food by Kathleen Daelemans. So good you won't know it's good for you. Great with fish, chicken, or steak.
Provided by greeneggs
Categories Potato
Time 50m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
- In a lage salad bowl, combine vinegar, shallot, and salt to taste. Let stand 20 minute.
- Place asparagus in a plastic zipper bag with 1 tsp olive oil and shake until well coated. Pour onto cookie sheet and season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Place potatoes in same bag used for asparagus, add 1 tsp olive oil and shake until well coated. pour onto second cookie sheet and season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Roast potatoes and asparagus 15 min or until potatoes are golden and crispy and can be pierced by a fork. Potatoes may take longer than asparagus.
- Meanwhile, whisk remaining 1 TBS olive oil and dijon mustard into the bowl with the shallot and vinegar. Taste and adjust seasonings.
- When the vegetable are done, add to bowl with dressing. Toss to combine. Taste and adjust salt and pepper and serve.
Tips:
- Use a good quality olive oil and balsamic vinegar. This will make a big difference in the flavor of the vinaigrette.
- Whisk the vinaigrette vigorously until it is well emulsified. This will help the oil and vinegar to stay combined.
- Taste the vinaigrette and adjust the seasonings to your liking. You may want to add more Dijon mustard, honey, salt, or pepper.
- Use the vinaigrette immediately or store it in a jar in the refrigerator for later use. It will keep for up to 2 weeks.
- You can use Dijon balsamic vinaigrette on salads, roasted vegetables, grilled meats, or fish. It is also a great marinade for chicken, pork, or beef.
Conclusion:
Dijon balsamic vinaigrette is a versatile and flavorful dressing that can be used on a variety of dishes. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With its perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and savory flavors, Dijon balsamic vinaigrette is sure to become a favorite in your kitchen.
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