I sat in a hospital from 4 a.m. to 7 p.m. yesterday as my dad had surgery. I brought plenty of my Paleo snacks with me so I would make healthy choices while I was there. But after only eating snacky type foods all day, I woke up craving veggies. I had to head back to the hospital so I didn’t have time to really make anything labor intensive. Instead, I whipped up a quick homemade balsamic vinaigrette dressing to throw on top of a salad. 
It took all of a few minutes to make and it’ll last up to a week in the fridge. The ingredients are all things I had on hand, making this a pretty cheap and efficient way to jazz up my salads. If I have extra towards the end of the week, I’ll often use it as a marinade for some chicken breasts and get a few extra miles out of this homemade dressing.
The salad I’m eating it with today is just some mixed greens, sliced apples, sliced red onion, a handful of pili nuts and a baked chicken breast. Quick and easy. I made the exact same one to go with me back to the hospital for later, too. I use these cute little guys for packing/meal prepping salads or anything that needs dressing. I just throw it in the container with the salad so it’s all there when I’m ready to eat.
Homemade Balsamic Vinaigrette: Do it Yourself Salad Dressing
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 1/2 cup Balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon whole grain mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a container with seal
- Store in refrigerator up to 1 week
- Shake well before using
- Use one half, or double recipe for larger or smaller quantities
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Liz p says
This is really good! I love how smooth and tasty it is. Like others, I normally add a little honey, but starting a whole30 round tomorrow, so not this time. Thanks for the delicious recipe!
paleobailey says
I’m so glad you enjoyed it! Thank you!
Loukia Bratsis says
I make this all the time. Its delicious. I
don’t buy balsamic dressing anymore.
paleobailey says
I’m so happy to hear this! Thank you so much!
Sue says
Does this need to be refrigerated? It’s delicious!!
Chloe says
Delicious!
paleobailey says
Thank you!!
Barb says
First day on the whole 30 diet and made this dressing for a kale and veggie salad! I’m very impressed!????
paleobailey says
Happy Whole30 day 1!! I’m so glad you liked it! Good luck with your round! <3 - B
Emily Sharpe says
Perfectly tart! I don’t tolerate basil, so I left that out and added a bit more parsley. Both my husband and I devoured it. If I wasn’t on a whole30 I would probably add a teaspoon of honey as well and would make it even better.
paleobailey says
I’m so glad you loved it! I often add a bit of honey to my homemade dressings when not on a round too! Just adds the perfect amount of sweetness! 🙂
Natalie says
Excellent moist sweet tasty and easy to make
paleobailey says
Thank you!