Homemade White Balsamic Vinaigrette

5 from 1 vote

Posted by Andrea Updyke

on Apr 01, 2025, Updated May 22, 2025

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This homemade white balsamic vinaigrette is fresh, bright, and ready in under two minutes. It’s the perfect blend of tangy, sweet, and savory—and it might just become your go-to dressing for everything from leafy greens to roasted veggies.

Salad with mixed greens, strawberries, red onions, feta, and walnuts being drizzled with dressing. Two bowls with seasonings are in the background.

Fresh ingredients are so delicious in warmer weather. Add the fact that no one needs to be cooking over a hot stove, and you have a winning combination! This dressing would also be great over a watermelon arugula salad.

Why I Love This Recipe

  • Make it with basic pantry staples.
  • Ready in under 5 minutes —hello, lazy day vinaigrette!
  • Light, tangy, and perfect for dressing up salad, grain bowl, or roasted veggies.

Ingredients Needed

You’ll need the following ingredients to make this dreamy balsamic vinaigrette dressing. Amounts and detailed instructions are in the recipe card below.

Ingredients for a dressing are arranged on a white surface: salt, pepper, shallot and garlic, white balsamic vinegar, honey, and extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) light flavor.

How to Make White Balsamic Vinaigrette

Make this easy dressing recipe with just a blender. First, peel and rinse the shallot and garlic.

Blender with olive oil, garlic, onion, and spices inside, viewed from above. Two small bowls with ingredients and a garlic bulb are next to it on a white surface.

Add all of your vinaigrette dressing ingredients to the blender.

A clear glass pitcher filled with light brown onion vinaigrette dressing, accompanied by a whole red onion, against a plain background.

Blend on medium-high for 30 to 45 seconds until the mixture is smooth and fully emulsified. It should look creamy, dreamy, and pourable.

Add your dressing to a small pitcher or a mason jar, and enjoy! If you have leftovers, refrigerate in an airtight container and shake well when ready to use.

Recipe Tips

  • If you want a touch of creaminess or a bit of tang, add 1 teaspoon of Dijon mustard.
  • Store in a mason jar in the fridge for up to a week. Just give it a good shake before serving!

Common Questions

Can I use garlic powder instead of fresh garlic?

Yes, you can sub in ½ teaspoon of garlic powder if you’re out of fresh. But fresh garlic brings the best punch to your homemade salad dressing.

What’s the difference between white balsamic and traditional balsamic?

White balsamic vinegar is milder and slightly sweeter than traditional balsamic—perfect for adding flavor without the dark color. It’s ideal for vinaigrettes and light salad dressings.

Can I make this without a blender?

Yep! Finely mince the garlic and shallot, then whisk everything in a mason jar or bowl. It won’t be quite as creamy, but it’s still delicious.

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Pouring dressing over a fresh salad with lettuce, tomatoes, red onions, and walnuts in a white bowl.
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White Balsamic Vinaigrette

5 from 1 vote
Homemade white balsamic vinaigrette is fresh, bright, and ready in under two minutes. It’s the perfect blend of tangy, sweet, and savory.
Prep: 2 minutes
Total: 2 minutes
Yield: 8 2Tbsp servings
By: Andrea Updyke

Ingredients 

  • 1/2 cup white balsamic vinegar
  • 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil, light flavor
  • 2 Tbsp honey
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp pepper
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1 shallot

Instructions 

  • Add all the ingredients to a blender.
  • Blend for 30-45 seconds until fully emulsified and transfer to a pitcher or mason jar with a lid.

Notes

  • Makes a little over 1 cup of dressing.
  • Refrigerate for up to 1 week in a mason jar with a tight-fitting lid.
  • Shake well before using. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving, Calories: 139kcal, Carbohydrates: 4g, Protein: 0.2g, Fat: 14g, Saturated Fat: 2g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 10g, Sodium: 295mg, Potassium: 39mg, Fiber: 0.3g, Sugar: 3g, Vitamin A: 4IU, Vitamin C: 1mg, Calcium: 8mg, Iron: 0.3mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Additional Info

Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
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2 Comments

  1. 5 stars
    Delish. I had to substitute rice vinegar because I did not have white balsamic. Still turned out great.

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