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Balsamic Spritzer Recipe

Elevate your salads with this easy homemade balsamic spritzer! Skip the expensive store-bought versions and create a luxurious, flavorful dressing using high-quality balsamic vinegar. This recipe, inspired by deliathecrone, uses a simple technique to create a complex and delicious spritzer that's perfect for enhancing fresh greens and vegetables. Discover the difference a truly fine balsamic makes—we recommend Lucini Gran Riserva or Villa Manodori, but budget-friendly options like Star or Progresso are also suggested. Prepare it in minutes and let it rest for an hour or more to develop its full flavor potential.

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Calories 34.3 kcal
Protein 0g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

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  • 1 cup (240ml) high-quality balsamic vinegar
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How to Make Balsamic Spritzer

  1. In a clean jar, combine 1 cup (240ml) of high-quality balsamic vinegar.
  2. Securely cover the jar with a lid.
  3. Shake the jar vigorously for 30 seconds.
  4. Let the mixture sit at room temperature for at least 1 hour, or preferably overnight, shaking occasionally.
  5. Line a fine-mesh strainer with a coffee filter and set it over a bowl.
  6. Carefully pour the balsamic mixture through the strainer into the bowl. Discard the coffee filter.
  7. Transfer the strained balsamic spritzer to a clean food-grade spritzer bottle.
  8. Before each use, shake the bottle well to redistribute the flavor compounds.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

3 g

Sugar

11g

Fat

1g

Carbs

1g

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Salads European Italian Mediterranean Healthy Vegetarian Vegan Gluten Free Paleo 30 Minutes Or Less

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Weeknight 15 Minutes Or Less Time To Make Course Cuisine Preparation Occasion North American For Large Groups Low Protein Sauces Salads Condiments Etc American Easy European Diabetic Italian Salad Dressings Dietary Low Cholesterol Healthy 2 Low In Something Number Of Servings From Scratch