Zesty Balsamic Vinaigrette

Ingredients

• 35 g filtered water
• 53 g balsamic vinegar (or red wine vinegar)
• 18 g distilled white vinegar
• 1 1/2 tsp granulated sugar
• 3/4 tsp sea salt
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp onion powder
• 1/4 tsp dried oregano
• 1/4 tsp dried basil
• 1/4 tsp dried parsley
• 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
• Pinch of red pepper flakes
• 70 g neutral oil blend

Directions

Add the water, balsamic vinegar, distilled white vinegar, sugar, and salt to a small jar or dressing cruet. Seal and shake until the sugar and salt are fully dissolved.

Add the garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, basil, parsley, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Let the mixture rest for 2 minutes to soften the dried herbs.

Add the oil, seal tightly, and shake vigorously for 30 to 60 seconds, until well combined.

Shake again immediately before serving.

Notes

Store in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

If the oil thickens in the refrigerator, let the dressing stand at room temperature for 10 minutes, then shake well before serving.

For a slightly milder dressing, reduce the distilled white vinegar by 5 g and replace it with 5 g water.