Balsamic Vinergrette Recipes

The best of the garden with a balsamic glaze

Fruit and spinach are a perfect pair in this fresh springtime salad.

Roasted asparagus with balsamic and Parmesan

Chop garlic very fine.

Add dijon to the garlic and whisk in the olive oil.
Add the juice of a lemon and whisk again.
Add the balsamic vinegar and whisk until an emulsion has occurred.

Asian vinaigrette: Substitute sesame oil (decrease to 1 T) for the Olive oil and soy sauce for the lemon. Use Rice vinegar instead of balsamic and add grated fresh ginger.

You can change the flavor by experimenting with different oils (I love walnut, unrefined peanut and avocado oil) and different acidic bases (lemon juice, different vinegars, grapefruit juice, etc) and omitting garlic to tone down the flavor as well. Be creative in your approach to the flavor and use the best ingredients you can afford.

Courtesy of Kraft Foods

Sweet broiled chicken breast

High Protein, Low Fat Heart Healthy Food Option

This is the most delicious recipe I have tried lately....I am not a fan of portobello mushrooms BUT I cannot get enough of this. The nutritional facts are based on 4 servings and all the fat comes from the olive oil so at least it is good fat! I promise you will LOVE this dish !

Crunchy almonds and sweet caramelized onions dress up your favorite green beans. A drizzle of balsamic adds a tangy contrast.

Tangy balsamic and sweet dates make for a perfect combination in this easy marinade! Marinate chicken in this sauce overnight for a flavorful entree.

Strawberries are combined with tangy and sweet balsamic vinegar and creamy ricotta in this quick and simple dessert.

Blueberries really make the colors and flavors pop.

This recipe sings of the fall and early winter harvest. This side dish is quite affordable: about 60 cents a serving for the vegetables!

This is a light pasta perfect for spring and summer.

heart healthy, and loaded with antioxidants!! boiling your pasta in green tea gives you similar benefits to drinking it, and gives the pasta a really nice flavor, almost like spinach pasta. to reduce the calories even more, grill the chicken rather then pan frying

This dish is sweet, tangy and just delicious--and SO easy, too!

A nice spin on an italian classic.
Using Chicken Sausage with Feta and Spinach brings another level of flavor to the dish

This is so good and gets better in the fridge the next day!

A cool, delicious summer salad

Dried fruit and nuts add flavor and texture to your favorite brown rice. This side dish is fast and fancy!

This simple salad highlights two of the tastiest ingredients in season during springtime.

Feta, watermelon and mint are a perfect appetizer for warm-weather gatherings.

This recipe sings of the fall and early winter harvest.

This is a recipe my husband likes to make. I'm not sure where he came up with it, but it's pretty darn tasty!

This Italian favorite is made with white, fresh mozzarella cheese, available in the deli of most supermarkets. Its different than the blocks of mozzarella you grate over pizza. It has a softer texture and a mellow, slightly salty taste.

Simple Salad for one