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January is healthy eating month, so I’m bringing you a super easy, creamy balsamic dressing recipe to use for all your salads! But even though this dressing perfectly low carb, it’s also so versatile that the whole family will enjoy it. No matter how you like to eat, there’s room for this creamy balsamic vinaigrette on your table.
What Is Creamy Balsamic Vinaigrette?
Any basic vinaigrette is comprised of oil and something acidic, like vinegar or lemon juice. Creamy balsamic vinaigrette is just an extension of that, using balsamic vinegar and adding some heavy cream – to make it creamy, of course! It’s a very versatile dressing that is easy to make and works for many types of salads.
How To Make Creamy Balsamic Dressing
Making the best creamy balsamic vinaigrette literally takes 5 minutes! All you need is a few common pantry ingredients (olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, sea salt and black pepper), and some heavy cream.
To make it, combine all the ingredients in a Whiskware Dressing Shaker. Shake until it’s smooth and emulsified. Super easy, and virtually nothing to clean (just measuring spoons)!
You can also use a bowl and whisk if you prefer, but the Dressing Shaker is super convenient, easy to store, and requires less cleanup. You can place it on the table for a family meal, so each person can decide how much dressing they want, and use the same container for storing any leftovers.
I really like that it comes in a glass version, though you can get a plastic one too, which is more cost effective. (I have both – the plastic one is shown in the pictures.)
Once you know how to make creamy balsamic dressing, you can try these variations:
- Make it dairy-free by using coconut cream instead of heavy cream.
- Make a more mild vinaigrette by using apple cider vinegar instead of balsamic.
- Add some dried herbs, such as parsley or basil.
Ways To Use This Creamy Balsamic Dressing Recipe
Of course, the most common way to use this creamy balsamic dressing recipe is over a salad! I usually like it over a basic salad with lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, and sometimes feta cheese.
But did you know that creamy balsamic vinaigrette can also work well in low carb casseroles or drizzled over low carb appetizers? As long as the flavors mesh well, it works!
How To Store Creamy Balsamic Dressing
Creamy balsamic vinaigrette stores well in the fridge. It lasts about as long as your heavy cream would have on its own, about a week. It might be a little longer because of the balsamic vinegar in there.
You may need to shake the dressing again if it separates during storage. No big deal!
But the best part? You can store this creamy balsamic dressing right in the Whiskware Dressing Shaker! So, you can prepare it, store it and pour it all from one container.
More Low Carb Salad Recipes
If you want ideas for salads that pair well with this creamy dressing, try these:
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Tools To Make Creamy Balsamic Dressing:
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- Whiskware Dressing Shaker – To make and store this creamy balsamic vinaigrette recipe – or any other dressings you like!
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Creamy Balsamic Dressing Recipe
An easy, creamy balsamic dressing recipe - versatile for so many salads. Creamy balsamic vinaigrette needs just 5 ingredients and takes 5 minutes!
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- 1/2 cup Olive oil
- 1/4 cup Heavy cream (or full-fat coconut milk for dairy-free, paleo or whole30)
- 1/4 cup Balsamic vinegar
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1/2 tsp Garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp Sea salt
- 1/4 tsp Black pepper
Instructions
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Combine all ingredients in the Dressing Shaker. Shake to combine.
Adjust salt and pepper to taste if needed.
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Recipe Notes
Serving size: 2 tbsp. Makes 1 cup.
Nutrition Information Per Serving
Where does nutrition info come from? Nutrition facts are provided as a courtesy, sourced from the USDA Food Database. You can find individual ingredient carb counts we use in the Low Carb & Keto Food List. Carb count excludes sugar alcohols. Net carb count excludes both fiber and sugar alcohols, because these do not affect blood sugar in most people. We try to be accurate, but feel free to make your own calculations.
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23 Comments
Lamia
Such an awesome dressing. I used Greek yogurt as the thickener and it was just unbelievably creamy and delicious. Thanks.
Ray
Just curious about the balsamic you are using because it has 10g carbs and 5g sugar for a tablespoon and you used a quarter cup. Just based on the balsamic alone there should be 5g carbs per two tablespoons for this recipe.
Wholesome Yum A
Hi Ray, we use the USDA food database as the guideline for all our macros. Individual brands may still vary.
Erin
I love this recipe! Something weird has happened the last two times I’ve made it though. It has gotten really thick while sitting in the fridge. Has this happened to anyone else? Any thoughts why?
Wholesome Yum L
Hi Erin, sometimes the ingredients separate while in the fridge. Try shaking the dressing and see if that helps.
Rachel
I love this salad dressing!
I used my milk frother to blend since I didn’t have the suggested Whiskware gadget. Very handy! This may help those who don’t have the shaker. I loved being able to emulsify in a small storage container and it made for easy cleanup.
Thank you for sharing the recipe.
Jean
Can Skim Milk be substituted for heavy cream?
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Jean, I don’t think that would work well as it would be very thin and lacking flavor. You could do whole milk if you don’t mind the extra sugar (from the lactose).
Sandi
This is perfect for my picky eaters…they love salad dressings like this.
Kayla Humbard
How does this come out to be 1 net carb per serving when there is 10 carbs in the balsamic vinegar?
Wholesome Yum
Hi Kayla, we use the USDA Food Database for our baseline macros. Different brands will vary. Since the serving size is 1/8 of the recipe, the net carbs will also be smaller.
Jules Shepard
I can never have enough dressing recipes! NEVER! I’ll be adding this to my rotation – it is great!
Erin Dee
I love making homemade salad dressings! This one is really tasty!
Kay
I love your site , but as usual I can not get this item to ship to Australia, such a let down. I will go on EBAY & see if it is available. Thank you for your great recipes, they have made my Keto Journey so much easier
Maya | Wholesome Yum
So sorry to hear that, Kay! I’ll let the company know. In the meantime you can still make this recipe with a whisk and bowl, too.
Holly Carter
Try Amazon. Also, if there is pampered chef in Australia, they make a great salad dressing cruet, with a pump-type whisk attached. I’ve had mine for about 20 years! love it-it even has markings on side with recipes for basic dressings & the level lines on where to fill with oil, vinegar, etc.
Jennifer Banz
I loved it, Thank you for sharing!
Katie
I love homemade salad dressings so much- and your tips for either making it dairy free or adding flavor with vinegar are brilliant! There’s so much versatility and always better flavor when you make it at home! Thanks for the great recipe!
Tayler Ross
This is my new favorite dressing recipe! I seriously put it on everything!
Beth Sachs
I love creamy salad dressings. This one is great!
Matt
OK I finally need to make my own dressing. Looks like I’m starting with this one!
Juli
I love that this creamy balsamic dressing has only 5 ingredients! I love making my own dressing, this one is a must try!
Patty K-P
Creamy dressings are my favorite! They make salads so much more satisfying 🙂