Creamy Balsamic Dressing Recipe
This tart and tangy, smooth and creamy Balsamic Dressing with Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, and a touch of maple syrup is a delicious way to elevate your favorite salads and wraps. Or use it as a fresh veggie dip for a healthy snack.
Try it on this fresh Strawberry Spinach Salad or Chicken Bacon Wrap.
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This creamy balsamic dressing recipe is a delicious homemade dressing that takes just minutes to stir together with a few simple ingredients.
Never made your own salad dressing? This might be the recipe that gets you hooked. It's so easy and tastes infinitely better than any grocery store-bought dressings.
If you love an easy balsamic vinaigrette, shake up a jar of Citrus Balsamic Vinaigrette dressing or Maple Balsamic Dressing next.
❤️You're Going to Love This
- Smooth, creamy texture and rich flavor
- Quick and easy to stir together in minutes
- Made with simple, wholesome ingredients
- Versatile, delicious creamy dressing for green salads, pasta salad, roasted veggies, and grain bowls.
🍁Ingredients
See recipe card at the bottom of the post for the full list of ingredients and exact amounts.
- Plain Greek yogurt. You can use full fat or nonfat. Full-fat, whole-milk Greek yogurt will give the dressing a smoother, creamier texture.
- Balsamic vinegar. Use a high quality balsamic vinegar when making homemade salad dressings. Lower-quality versions lack the depth of flavor. You can read more about the differences in the types of balsamic vinegars here.
- Maple syrup. Pure maple syrup adds rich sweetness but doesn't make the dressing sweet. Adjust it to taste. You can also use honey.
🌿Variations or Substitutions
- Fresh or dried herbs. Add extra flavor with your favorite dried herbs like thyme or Italian seasoning or fresh rosemary, basil, or thyme.
- Sour cream or mayo. Substitute some or all of the Greek yogurt with sour cream or mayonnaise.
- Fresh garlic. Mince one garlic clove in place of the garlic powder.
- Lemon juice. Squeeze in some lemon juice to brighten up the flavors.
🥣How to Make Creamy Balsamic Dressing
Step 1: Whisk all of the ingredients together in a bowl.
Step 2: Chill for at least an hour to allow the flavors to mingle. Store in a mason jar or airtight container in the fridge. Enjoy on your favorite salads like this Spinach Arugula Caprese Salad.
👉Helpful Hint: After you mix up the dressing, taste it and adjust to your preferences. Add more balsamic vinegar for a more intense flavor, more maple syrup to balance the acidity of the vinegar, or a little more salt if the flavor is flat overall.
🎁Storage
Store creamy balsamic dressing in a sealed container in the fridge for up to a week. Shake well before using.
❓FAQ
Yes. Try adding Italian seasoning, fresh basil or thyme, or black pepper.
Yes! Honey works as a great substitute for a slightly different flavor.
Natural separation is normal. Just shake or whisk it before serving.
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📖 Recipe
Creamy Balsamic Dressing
Ingredients
- ⅔ cup Greek yogurt non-fat or full-fat
- 3-4 tablespoons balsamic vinegar adjust to taste
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- ⅛ teaspoon garlic powder
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Whisk all ingredients together in a small bowl. Taste and adjust. For more intense flavor, add more balsamic vinegar, more sweetness to balance the acidity, or more salt to enhance the overall flavors. For the best flavor, refrigerate for at least one hour before using.
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