Caramelized balsamic vinaigrette
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 tablespoon
Calories 89
| Amount Per Serving | ||
| Monounsaturated fat | 2 g | |
|---|---|---|
| Saturated fat | 0 g | |
| Total fat | 3 g | |
| Sodium | 62 mg | |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | |
| Protein | 0 g | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs:
| Calories: | 2,000 | 2,500 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | Less than | 65g | 80g | |
| Saturated Fat | Less than | 20g | 25g | |
| Cholesterol | Less than | 300mg | 300 mg | |
| Sodium | Less than | 2,400mg | 2,400mg | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 300g | 375g | ||
| Dietary Fiber | 25g | 30g | ||
Calories per gram:
Fat 9 • Carbohydrate 4 • Protein 4
This thick, sweet vinaigrette is the perfect complement to salad ingredients that are tart, such as apples or dried cherries.
Ingredients
(Serves 8)- 1/2 cup water
- 6 tablespoons sugar
- 1/2 cup dark balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
Directions
Heat a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Add the water and sugar, and cook until the sugar begins to caramelize. Add the vinegar, oil, garlic, salt and pepper to the sugar mixture.
Remove the pan from heat. Stir mixture with a whisk and set aside to cool. Remove the garlic with a strainer and discard. Serve dressing immediately or store for later use.
Last Updated: June 2nd, 2016