Raspberry Balsamic Vinaigrette
Sweet & tangy Raspberry Balsamic Vinaigrette dressing is an easy, 5-minute recipe that pushes your salads and wraps from fresh to fabulous!
Five Ingredients + Five Minutes = Fantastic Flavor that’s far and away better than any store-bought salad dressing! This homemade Raspberry Balsamic Vinaigrette recipe combines EVOO with raspberry balsamic vinegar. Toss in some shallots, honey, and basil, then shake like a James Bond martini! It’s so easy and delicious that you’ll never EVER want to return to bottled salad dressing!
Raspberry Vinaigrette is Refreshingly Healthy!
What’s the point in eating a fresh, healthy salad if you drizzle on a store-bought dressing that is LOADED with high fructose corn syrup and other chemicals, additives, preservatives, and artificial colors? I mean, who needs that?
Instead of those pre-made bottles of unnatural ingredients, make your own! Raspberry Balsamic Vinaigrette contains antioxidants, free radicals, antibacterial properties (from honey), vitamin C, and heart-healthy fats! Plus, it tastes AMAZING on salads (like this Fully Loaded Raspberry Salad it was created for!), grilled meats, roasted veggies, and deli wraps!
Other Vinaigrette Recipes to Enjoy!
- Homemade Ranch Dressing is a quick and easy condiment for salads, sandwiches, raw veggies, and even chicken tenders!
- Quick and Easy Italian Dressing is amazing with side salads and as a marinade for grilling!
Ingredients
Oil: Extra Virgin Olive Oil gives this simple salad dressing a rich, robust foundation.
Vinegar: Raspberry balsamic vinegar will give the salad a long-lasting fruity flavor, and we’ll save the fresh raspberries for the salad itself.
Aromatics: Chopped shallots and dried basil add a unique element of taste that complements the raspberry vinegar perfectly!
Sweet: Honey makes our Raspberry Vinaigrette naturally sweet, adding creaminess to the finished dressing.
Seasoning: To spice up this dressing even more, add a dash of salt and pepper.
How to Make Raspberry Balsamic Vinaigrette
STEP ONE: Add the EVOO, raspberry balsamic vinegar, shallots, basil, salt & pepper to a Mason jar.
STEP TWO: Add one teaspoon of honey to the jar, screw the lid on tightly, and shake, shake, shake! Test the flavor of the dressing. Add more honey if you want a sweeter finish. Close and shake again.
STEP THREE: Pour directly onto a fresh salad, deli sandwich, or wrap, then refrigerate until ready to use again! It’s THAT easy! Enjoy!
Tips for Success
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container, such as a small Tupperware bowl or a Mason jar with a screw-on lid.
- Adjust the amount of each ingredient to make this dressing exactly how you like it!
- The salt & pepper can be eliminated completely, if you prefer.
- This dressing makes a marvelous marinade for grilled chicken!
How Long Will Balsamic Vinegar Dressing Last?
Salad dressings with a vinegar base are highly acidic, meaning they will last a while if stored air-tight in the fridge. (Mason jars or repurposed salad dressing bottles work great!) If it’s simply an “oil and vinegar” dressing, it will keep for several months – just give it a proper shake before using it. Now, if you’re adding fresh, tasty things to the dressing, like berries or herbs, it may only last a few days before the fresh ingredients start to go bad. But no worries – you’ll likely use it all up before then, anyway!
Is Raspberry Vinaigrette Gluten-Free?
All the ingredients in our Raspberry Balsamic Vinaigrette are gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan, all-natural, and totally good for you! Enjoy!
Other Remarkable Raspberry Recipes!
- Homemade Raspberry Marshmallows
- Raspberry Cheesecake Bites
- Lemon Raspberry No-Bake Pie
- Raspberry Cheese Danish
- Mini Raspberry Mousse Cakes
- Raspberry Almond Smoothie Bowl
*This post originally posted on 05/11/2015.
Raspberry Balsamic Vinaigrette
Equipment
Ingredients
- ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
- ½ cup raspberry balsamic vinegar
- ¼ cup shallots peeled and minced
- ½ teaspoon dried basil crushed
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon honey plus more to taste
Instructions
- Add the olive oil, raspberry balsamic, shallots, dried basil, salt, and pepper to a mason jar.
- Add 1 teaspoon of honey to the jar. Screw the lid in place and shake until well combined and emulsified.
- Check the taste. If desired, add 1 more teaspoon of honey. Then, cover the jar and shake again to mix.
- Refrigerate until ready to use. Shake well before using.
