Recipe: Balsamic Dijon Dressing

Balsamic dijon dressing – it’s quick, fresh and full of flavour. Over the last year I think I’ve used this dressing at least 3 times, so it deserves its own post, don’t you think? I’m not a huge fan of dijon mustard, but I keep it in the fridge for this dressing specifically. More often than not, we have the ingredients at home. Okay, let’s get whisking!

Ingredients

• 1 shallot
• a teaspoon of dijon mustard
• 2 teaspoons of balsamic vinegar
• 1/4 cup of grape seed oil
• 2 tablespoons of agave
• salt and pepper to taste

First, thinly dice the shallot. I mix my dressing in a mason jar, yet feel free to whisk away if you like. Add the rest of the ingredients to the mason jar along with the diced shallows and shake. Taste and add more salt or pepper as needed. Also, feel free to double or triple the recipe as needed – makes about 1/3 of a cup.

The three salads I’ve used this dressing on are below – my favourite is the sweet potato and kale salad. So good.

Winter Salad

This winter salad is hearty, full of candied pecans and the radicchio gives it some nice bite.

Fall Salad

Roasted beets, pistachios and brussle spouts – this salad is a keeper in the rotation, too. It holds up well and makes an excelled Monday lunch after a nice Sunday family dinner. Check it out!

Sweet Potato and Kale Salad

My favourite – and I need to make it again soon (I keep saying that but I really, do – it’s going on the grocery list now!). It’s delicious. The kale adds some texture and the sweet potato balances out this hearty dinner salad. It doesn’t even need grilled chicken or anything, it’s great on its own.

It’s so good we almost ate it all up.

Well, there you have it – a quick and easy balsamic dijon dressing recipe that’s versatile and delicious. Thanks for visiting and I’ll see you again soon.