This Creamy Balsamic Dressing is the easiest, best homemade dressing that is lightened up and made with only 6 simple ingredients! It’s perfectly sweet and tangy and will take any salad or sandwich to the next level!
One of the BEST ways to elevate any salad or sandwich is by making your own homemade salad dressings! They’re easy to make, take minimal ingredients but will taste 1000x better than any store-bought salad dressings. Plus, they’re way healthier because they are made with real ingredients and don’t include any preservatives or chemicals typically found in store-bought versions.
This dressing is lightened up to only 82 calories per serving! A few of my favorite salads to pair it with are my Simple Salad with Goat Cheese and Cranberries, Fall Harvest Salad with Pecan Crusted Chicken and Sweet Potatoes, Spinach and Berry Salad, or Balsamic Chicken and Strawberry Salad! This dressing is also great for adding extra flavor on any sandwich, wrap or panini. You can also use it in pasta salads!
Best of all, this creamy dressing can also easily double as a marinade or sauce topper! I love to top on cooked chicken or pork tenderloin for an easy meal prep protein option during the week to add mad flavor! You can also use them to flavor your vegetables!
WHY YOU’LL LOVE THIS EASY CREAMY BALSAMIC DRESSING
- Tangy with just a touch of sweetness and the best creamy texture – this Creamy Balsamic is perfect for any salad or sandwich!
- Homemade dressing that tastes WAY better than store bought bottled dressing and so easy to make!
- Made with only a handful of ingredients that are easy to find at the grocery store and ready in less than 5 minutes
- The best part is this healthy salad dressing is only 82 calories per serving
- Easily use this dressing recipe as a homemade marinade for your favorite protein! So delicious on chicken or pork!
- Great for adding flavor to cooked chicken or vegetables!
INGREDIENTS
- Light mayonnaise – can sub for plain greek yogurt for lower fat, high protein option. Use vegan mayo if needed.
- Balsamic vinegar
- Pure maple syrup – can also use sugar-free pancake syrup
- Olive oil – can also sub for avocado oil or your favorite oil
- Salt
- Fresh cracked black pepper
HOW TO MAKE CREAMY BALSAMIC DRESSING
- Add all the ingredients for the dressing to a small bowl or mason jar. Whisk (or shake) until all ingredients are mixed together well. You can also use an immersion blender.
- Keep stored in an airtight container or jar in the fridge until ready to use.
WHAT TO SERVE WITH CREAMY BALSAMIC DRESSING
- Simple Salad with Goat Cheese and Cranberries
- Fall Harvest Salad with Pecan Crusted Chicken and Sweet Potatoes
- Spinach and Berry Salad
- Balsamic Chicken and Strawberry Salad!
- It honestly pairs well with just about any type of salad or your favorite greens!
FAQ: CREAMY BALSAMIC DRESSING
To make vegan, use vegan mayo.
Store leftover dressing in an airtight, sealed container (or mason jar with a lid) in the refrigerator. This will keep and fresh and delicious!
This easy salad dressing will keep in the fridge for up to 2 weeks. If the dressing separates, just shake well to redistribute all the ingredients!
This dressings pairs well with my Simple Salad with Goat Cheese and Cranberries, Fall Harvest Salad with Pecan Crusted Chicken and Sweet Potatoes, Spinach and Berry Salad, or Balsamic Chicken and Strawberry Salad! It honestly pairs well with just about any type of salad or your favorite greens!
Yes! This dressing works great as a marinade! It’s a flavorful and easy way to marinate chicken, pork tenderloin or your protein of choice!
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Lightened up Creamy Balsamic Dressing
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup light mayonnaise 80g
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar 60g
- 2 Tbsp pure maple syrup 30g
- 4 tsp olive oil 20g
- 1 tsp salt
- Freshly cracked black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Add all the ingredients for the dressing to a bowl or jar. Whisk (or shake) until all ingredients are mixed together well.
- Keep stored in an airtight container or jar in the fridge until ready to use.
Notes
Nutrition
The dressing of summer! This is perfect for salads, chicken marinades, or anything else you want to put it on! 10/10 perfect CREAMY balsamic dressing without the guilt! This has become my staple dressing