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    Balsamic Vinaigrette

    Published: Sep 9, 2020 · Modified: Oct 7, 2021 by The Devil Wears Salad

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    Nothing quite beats a traditional vinaigrette to enhance a salad that may already have very strong flavours. This classic Balsamic Vinaigrette is the perfect dressing that won’t overpower your salad.

    Balsamic Vinaigrette this recipe

    Balsamic vinegar is to Italy like wine is to France. It is a regional product that is regulated in both Modena and Reggio Emilia in Italy and is DOP stamped.

    If you have ever noticed the term DOP associated with produce in Italy, it stands for Denominazione d’Origine Protetta | Protected Designation of Origin.

    This label guarantees that the product is produced, processed and packaged in that particular geographical zone and is done so according to tradition.

    The 2 DOP protected balsamic vinegars are Aceto Balsamico Tradizionale di Modena DOP (Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena) and Aceto Balsamico Tradizionale di Reggio Emilia DOP (Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Reggio Emilia).

    I have been very fortunate to have sampled an authentic balsamic vinegar from Reggio Emilia. Needless to say it was a teaspoon of velvety nectar.

    Balsamic vinegar is made from grape must. Grape must is freshly crushed grape juice of not only the fruit but in its entirety to include the skin, seeds and stems. The first historical mention of balsamic vinegar dates all the way back to 1046.

    As much as we would love to be able to procure a small bottle of a DOP sanctioned balsamic vinegar, it is simply not affordable for us mere mortals. The one I tried was around 2000 Euro for a small bottle. I kid you not!

    No doubt you would have come across balsamic vinegar from Modena that is affordable. This is a product which uses grapes blended with wine vinegar but produced exclusively Modena. In my book, they are more than good enough!

    Balsamic Vinaigrette Ingredients

    Balsamic vinegar: If you’d like to splurge on a good bottle, this Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena 25 years old might take your fancy.

    Otherwise, you can always try Colavita Aged Balsamic Vinegar of Modena as an everyday choice.

    Olive oil: Add some good olive oil to the balsamic vinegar for a classic vinaigrette.

    Balsamic Vinaigrette Method

    This is the simplest of all dressings which works really well if you have a salad that already has a lot of strong flavours and you just want to stir through a simple dressing.

    Simply mix 3 tbsp of olive oil with 1 tbsp of balsamic vinegar until well combined.

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    Balsamic Vinaigrette

    Nothing quite beats a traditional vinaigrette to enhance a salad that may already have very strong flavours. This classic Balsamic Vinaigrette is the perfect dressing that won't overpower your salad.
    Prep Time5 mins
    Total Time5 mins
    Course: Salad Dressing
    Cuisine: International
    Dietary: Dairy Free, Egg Free, Gluten Free, Nut Free, Plant-Based, Vegan, Vegetarian
    Servings: 4 people
    Calories: 96kcal
    Author: Amy Chung

    Ingredients

    • 3 tbsp olive oil
    • 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar

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    Instructions

    • In a small mixing bowl or mason jar,add the olive oil and balsamic vinegar.
    • Mix until well combined.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 96kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1mg | Sugar: 1g | Iron: 1mg

    *Disclaimer: Nutritional information provided is an estimate only and generated by an online calculator.

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