• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
Healthy World Cuisine logo
  • About
  • Recipes
  • Health and Diet
  • SUBSCRIBE
  • Nav Social Menu

    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • RSS
    • Twitter
    • YouTube
menu icon
go to homepage
subscribe
search icon
Homepage link
  • Home
  • Recipes
  • Health and Diet
  • Contact
  • About
  • SUBSCRIBE
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • RSS
    • Twitter
    • YouTube
  • ×

    Home » Sides » Sauces and Dressings » Lemon White Balsamic Vinaigrette

    Lemon White Balsamic Vinaigrette

    Published: Apr 21, 2019 · Modified: Feb 5, 2021 by HWC Magazine · 3 Comments

    Jump to Recipe Print Recipe
    Lemon White Balsamic Vinaigrette (dressing) is a refreshing, light and zippy easy homemade vinaigrette perfect for tossed salads, pasta salads, drizzled on grilled peaches, chicken or fish. #salad #dressing #vinaigrette #Italian #whitebalsamic #Sicilian #healthyliving #easyrecipe / https://www.hwcmagazine.com

    Lemon White Balsamic Vinaigrette (salad dressing) is a refreshing, light and zippy easy homemade vinaigrette perfect for tossed salads, pasta salads, drizzled on grilled peaches, chicken or fish.

    Lemon White Balsamic Vinaigrette (dressing) is a refreshing, light and zippy easy homemade vinaigrette perfect for tossed salads, pasta salads, drizzled on grilled peaches, chicken or fish. #salad #dressing #vinaigrette #Italian #whitebalsamic #Sicilian #healthyliving #easyrecipe / https://www.hwcmagazine.com

    Salad dressing in a spoon held over a tossed salad.

    Why you are going to love Lemon White Balsamic Vinaigrette

    Lemon White Balsamic Vinaigrette is sweet, sour and well balanced salad dressing. You are just going to love how light and bright it is and filled with so many spring and summertime culinary possibilities. We made just a simple tossed salad today because we know that this vinaigrette is the star of the show. Get ready to make an extra-large batch because this recipe can be stored in the refrigerator for several weeks and it takes only 5 minutes to make.

    Vinaigrette getting poured over a salad.

    Jump into Spring and Summer…

    This Lemon White Balsamic Vinaigrette absolutely rocks on salads with greens and fruits together. We made a grilled chicken and grilled peach salad with mixed greens, quinoa, toasted almonds and drizzled over our Lemon White Balsamic Vinaigrette and it was just heavenly. White balsamic is fabulous as a marinade for chicken and fish. As white balsamic is this light straw color it does not discolor food, unlike regular aged balsamic. For example, using our Lemon White Balsamic Vinaigrette is a pasta salad works like a charm. Delicately sweet, sour, and herby and will keep your pasta salad light and bright. We also feel it has a lighter and brighter taste just perfect for the warmer weather.

    SALADS GALORE

    Do you remember in our last recipe post Thai Hot Sour Prawn Soup, we discussed how the tongue has different taste sensors? This delicious Lemon White Balsamic Vinaigrette first hits the tip of your tongue with a little savory, then sweet on the front part of your tongue and then the sour hits on the sides of your tongue. The delightful Sicilian spice tantalizes all of your taste’s buds for a delicious finish. If you are the mood for salads, be sure to check out our Tutti Fruitti Kale Salad with Citrus Honey Dressing, Easy Summer Millet Salad or Vietnamese Shrimp Vermicelli Salad

    If you just can't decide, check out our Salad Category for more inspiration.

    White Balsamic vinegar from Acetaia Fondo Montebello

    Have you ever tried white balsamic vinegar?

    Don’t try just any white balsamic vinegar, try Mie Radici’s Fondo Montebello Aged White Balsamic. Just one taste and you know this something extra special. It’s little thicker pour than your regular white balsamic and naturally sweet from the grape must aging process. We also used Mie Radici's Nocellara Organic Reserve Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Sicilian Spice Blend in our Lemon White Balsamic Vinaigrette

    Why is white balsamic white and not dark?

    That is a great question. You see both aged regular balsamic and aged white balsamic both start out with white grape must. We bet you are now asking, “What the heck is Grape Must? “- Can you picture Lucille Ball stomping on the grapes. Grape Must is the juice, pulp, seeds and skin of the grapes. Next, the regular balsamic (dark balsamic) is simmered for a very long time until thick and dark caramel in color and then aged in different barrels. However, white balsamic goes through a different process. Instead of simmering for a long time, the grape must is pressure cooked so that the grapes stay white in color and prevent browning before it is aged, usually for less time. The resulting color is this straw golden color.

     Little extra vinaigrette drizzled with a spoon over a salad.

    What does white balsamic vinegar taste like?

    White balsamic is sweet and mellow and has a little tang at the end. It is not as thick, sweet or caramel tasting like a regular aged balsamic. We think that is why it is the perfect spring and summer addition to your culinary inspirations. There is no need to add honey or any sweeteners to this vinaigrette as this white balsamic is naturally sweet from the processing and aging process. We actually added a little lemon to balance the flavors and add a little extra brightness to the recipe. If you are diabetic or watching your carb intake, please note that even though we have not added any sugars or sweeteners, there are natural occurring sugars because of the grape must aging process.

    More Delicious Salad Dressing Recipes

    Summer Salad with a Strawberry Rose Dressing

    Tutti Fruitti Kale Salad and Citrus Honey Dressing

    Chicken Salad and Goji Berry Dressing

    Spicy Shrimp Salad with Cilantro Lime Dressing

    Hungry For More? Subscribe to our Newsletter and follow along on Facebook, You Tube, Instagram, and Pinterest for all the latest updates.

    Lemon White Balsamic Vinaigrette / https://www.hwcmagazine.com

    Lemon White Balsamic Vinaigrette

    Lemon White Balsamic Vinaigrette (dressing) is a refreshing, light and zippy easy homemade vinaigrette perfect for tossed salads, pasta salads, drizzled on grilled peaches, chicken or fish.
    5 from 1 vote
    Print Pin Rate
    Course: Sides
    Cuisine: Italian
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Total Time: 5 minutes
    Servings: 12 tablespoon
    Calories: 51kcal
    Author: HWC Magazine

    Ingredients

    • ⅓ cup Olive Oil
      extra virgin
    • ¼ cup Mie Radici’s Fondo Montebello Aged White Balsamic
    • 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
    • 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
    • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
    • salt and pepper to taste
    US Customary - Metric
    Prevent your screen from going dark

    Instructions

    • Mix EVOO, Mieradici’s Fondo Montebello Aged White Balsamic, Italian seasoning, lemon juice, lemon zest and salt and pepper in a food processor or by hand with a whisk.
    • Enjoy drizzled over salads, grilled veggies, fish and chicken.
    • Can store in a sealed container for 2 weeks in the refrigerator

    Notes

    Each and every white balsamic vinegar brand has a different flavor profile.
    If you purchase a less quality brand of white balsamic vinegar, you may have to adjust the amounts to get the correct flavor balance between, sour, sweet and savory.
    If you want it more sour, add more fresh lemon juice. Add less lemon juice or increase aged white balsamic, if you like it sweeter. If your white balsamic is not naturally sweet from the aging process you will need to add sugar or a sugar alternative to taste. 

    Nutrition

    Serving: 3g | Calories: 51kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Fat: 57g | Potassium: 6mg | Sugar: 4g
    Did you make this recipe?Tag us @HWCMagazine or hastag us #HWCMagazine!

    More Sauces and Dressings

    • Air Fryer Kabocha Squash with Curried Sauce
    • Gluten Free Roasted Red Pepper Hummus
    • How to Make Jujube Paste and Medjool Date Paste (Ultimate Guide)
    • Autumn Kale Salad

    About HWC Magazine

    Join our Healthy World Cuisine medical editors (trained in both Western and Eastern Medicine) and learn how to EAT your way around the WORLD from the comfort of your own kitchen. Grab free health tips, recipe ideas, meal plans and gain a better understand how eating choices can affect your health. Be the healthier and happier YOU!

    Reader Interactions

    Comments

      Leave a Reply Cancel reply

      Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

      Recipe Rating




    1. Eha says

      April 13, 2022 at 12:38 am

      Well, it's autumn here but our weather allows us salads all year round ! Am always on the lookout for new dressings as I am aware how many 'naughties' may be hidden in the store-bought ones !!! Have used balsamic forever BUT not the white variety . . . available locally I am certain . . . going shopping ! . . . goin' lookin' what youm ean about 'medical advisors' . . . ? that sounds as very much my cup of tea . . .

      Reply
      • HWC Magazine says

        April 13, 2022 at 12:41 pm

        Hi there Eha! We hope you do find white balsamic in your neck of the woods as it really has a different flavor profile than the normal dark aged balsamic. It is light and bright and perfect for salad and on our Balsamic Roasted Fennel and Carrots.

        Reply
    2. Dana says

      December 06, 2021 at 1:11 am

      5 stars
      I can use this for so many ideas -- glad I found it

      Reply

    Primary Sidebar

    WELCOME

    Hi There!
    Are you ready to explore new culinary frontiers, eat healthier, and save time – Then, you have come to the right place. Join Healthy World Cuisine (HWC) Magazine and learn how to EAT your way around the WORLD from the comfort of your own kitchen. Grab free health tips, recipe ideas, meal plans and gain a better understand how eating choices can affect your health. Be the healthier and happier YOU!

    Discover more about HWC Magazine →

    POPULAR RECIPES

    • Crab Stuffed Whitefish
    • Bacon Wrapped Sausage Stuffed Pork Tenderloin
    • Pepper Lunch Steak and Rice Sizzle
    • Hawaiian Luau Rice

    HEALTH AND DIET

    • Whiskey Honey Lemon Cough Syrup
    • Feed Your Spleen: Nourish your Body
    • Love your Liver; Self Care and Meal Plans
    • Mindfulness Eating Script for Weight Loss

    Footer

    ↑ BACK TO TOP

    • About
    • Sign Up! for emails and updates

    • Contact/Work with Us

    Copyright © 2011-2022 HEALTHY WORLD CUISINE Privacy Policy

    EXCLUSIVE MEMBER OF MEDIAVINE FOOD