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Bacon And Balsamic Vinaigrette Recipe

This irresistible bacon and balsamic vinaigrette is sweet, tangy, and intensely flavorful – the secret weapon that'll have everyone begging for more salad! Crispy bacon and caramelized onions create a savory base, perfectly balanced by the sweetness of balsamic vinegar and a hint of Dijon mustard. This easy recipe is perfect for elevating any salad to gourmet status. Get ready for compliments!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Calories 160.8 kcal
Protein 5g
Rating 4.7 (9 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Bacon And Balsamic Vinaigrette

  • 6 slices bacon
  • 1/2 large red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 teaspoon brown sugar (optional)
  • 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 2 tablespoons bacon fat (reserved from cooked bacon)

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How to Make Bacon And Balsamic Vinaigrette

  1. Cook bacon until crispy. Remove from pan, reserving 2 tablespoons of bacon fat.
  2. Add thinly sliced onions to the bacon fat and cook until softened and caramelized (about 5-7 minutes).
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and pepper.
  4. Whisk in the reserved bacon fat and then gradually add olive oil while whisking continuously to emulsify.
  5. Crumble the cooked bacon and add to the vinaigrette.
  6. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Add more honey for sweetness, balsamic vinegar for tanginess, or salt and pepper to taste.
  7. Serve immediately over your favorite salad or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

7 g

Sugar

14g

Fat

20g

Carbs

1g

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