Healthy Balsamic Vinaigrette!

April 9th, 2012

Hi lovies!

I’m not sure about you but I love to add a little something extra to my salad using salad dressing. I try to stay away from store bought dressing as they are very high in fats, even some of the vinaigrette’s. In the past I have just used balsamic vinaigrette as a healthy alternative, but the extremely tart taste has grown a little old for me. So… it was time to create another one to add some variety in my life

Here is a tasty and easy alternative to store bought dressings:

Easy Balsamic Vinaigrette:

1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup smooth dijon mustard
(optional) splenda brown sugar to taste if you would like your dressing a little sweeter
(optional) freshly minced garlic

Whisk together until all ingredients are combined to make a nice smooth mixture.

And vuala! Your easy breezy dressing is made. I find that if I add a small amount to my salad and mix it in well, that I get a nice even coat with good flavor, without using to much.

Hope that helps you guys in your quest to stay happy and healthy! If you have any more ideas on healthy dressings please do leave your comments

Talk to you guys soon,

Love Nicola

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- http://twitter.com/rassubaby Rassu Baby
  
  Oh, sorry, I said “Marlena” without any intention of excluding you Nicola. Of course, this is available for everyone who wants to workout for less in France
  - Nicola
    
    No prob hunn
Ryukei

I make this dressing all the time!
It made me smile when I saw how you wrote the French word “voilà”.. “Vuala” sounds so exotic
- Nicola
  
  hahah….so I spelt it completely wrong? Thanks for letting me know!
Cschwob

Hi Marlena, I’m new French MUG from Strasbourg…nos you are In France… It’s about 2 hours from lovely Paris by train.. Just à quick tip for à top salad dressing: simply mix 1 spoon of balsamique vinegar (the older the better…because sweeter) and 1 spoon of sweet soy sauce. That way you avoid using oil!… Hope this helps! Of you get the chance to come to Strasbourg, please let me knowles, i’ll show you around. All the best, Caroline
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Marvisgomez

you can add “honey” instead of splenda
- Nicola
  
  That’s a great idea! Thanks for that!
Pkheine

if you use flavored balsamic vinegars and infused flavored EVOO you can get endless different tastes. There’s even a chocolate (!) balsamic vinegar.
- Fleurdelis05
  
  I have found pomegranate-infused balsamic vinegar, but I have never seen chocolate! Can you, or anyone else recommend some good national branda (without resorting to spam, of course) —->Just for appropriate FYI. Thanks
Weber_d

Hi Marlena,
I am not here to sell to you but over on my page, https://www.facebook.com/ACEYourWeight, we discuss our weight loss and one of the things my people love is a dressing found in the store called Walden Farms. You may want to try that one. It seems to be a hit. I think they said Walmart has it.
- BBBreathless
  
  I like and use Walden Farms, it was recommended to me and I tried it. It tastes great, is low is NO in everything and has so many varieties!
Marie-Eve

Hi Marlena,
This looks delicious I will sure try it this summer!
Have you ever taste the
kraft – dressing – italian fat free
there is only 5 calories per 1 table spoon and it taste fantastic! i use it for plenty recipe and as veggie diping!
Give it a try someday!
Erinmichiels

I am going to try that, that sounds soooo good!!!
Kathleen

I made this without the Splenda and I have to say, this was by far, the best salad dressing I’ve ever tasted. I’ve been eating salads for the last 5 days because I can’t get enough of it! Thank you for the delicious recipe!
andrew

Thanks for sharing a healthy alternative! I am using a portion control supplement called Roca Labs and I think it’s okay to get tempted with these low calorie treats. I can still keep my average weight loss goal of 1 – 2 lbs a week.
Karinap1680

You know what help me lose weight after having a baby PERUVIAN FOOD. REALLY GOOD. THE BEST IN THE WORLD!!!
Kim928

I made this vinaigrette tonight…it was so easy and tastes amazeballs! Thanks for sharing! XO
Laura

Do you know how long this dressing keeps?
http://www.facebook.com/lynchgaby Gaby Lynch

Yummm, i’m going to try doing this. Balsamic vinegar is one of my favorite on salads

Healthy Balsamic Vinaigrette!

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