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Creamy Balsamic Dressing

This is the BEST Creamy Balsamic Dressing recipe! It’s thick, creamy, tangy, and sweet. A flavorful vinaigrette made quick and easy in the blender or food processor. Great for salads or as a marinade.
Author Amber Brady
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Yields 1 3/4 cups

Ingredients

  • 2 tsp minced garlic
  • 3 Tbsp mayonnaise
  • 2 Tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 Tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 Tbsp granulated sugar
  • 2 tsp Morton Nature's Seasons (*See Notes)
  • 3/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 3/4 cup canola or light olive oil**

Instructions

  • Place all ingredients except for the oil in a blender or food processor. Blend on high until well-combined.
  • Slowly pour the oil into the blender while it’s running on medium-low speed until the dressing emulsifies and thickens.
  • Pour dressing into a 1-pint mason jar and close lid. Store in the refrigerator up to 10-14 days.

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Notes

*If you cannot find Morton Nature's Seasons, use roughly:
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp dried parsley
  • 1/4 tsp celery seed
  • 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp salt
**FOR GREEK YOGURT INSTEAD OF OIL: This recipe can be made with one 5.3oz cup of plain Greek yogurt instead of oil and can be blended all at once with the other ingredients. The Greek yogurt version of this balsamic dressing will last 5-7 days in the refrigerator.

Nutrition

Serving: 2 Tbsp | Calories: 170kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 175mg | Sugar: 2g