• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer
The Whole Smiths
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • Recipes
    • Cooking Method
      • 5 Ingredients or Less
      • 30 Minutes or Less
      • Easy-to-Make
      • Instant Pot
      • Make Ahead, Keep on Hand
      • One Dish, Pan, Pot or Sheet Pan
      • Weekend Living
    • Dietary Guidelines
      • Dairy-Free
      • Gluten-Free
      • Grain-Free
      • Paleo
      • Vegan
      • Vegetarian
      • Whole30
    • Meal Type
      • Breakfast + Brunch
      • Dinner
      • Lunch
      • Soups, Stews, + Chilis Too
      • Vegetables, Sides + Salads
      • Smoothies + Beverages
      • Dessert
      • Snacks + Appetizers
  • COOKBOOKS
    • Good Food Cookbook
    • Real Food Every Day
  • Podcast
  • About
    • Meet Michelle
    • Food Philosophy
    • Michelle This Month
  • Resources
    • Discounts
    • Shop
    • Cooking Staples
    • Better Beauty
  • Contact
    • Work with Me
    • Contact
The Whole Smiths

The Whole Smiths

Whole Eating + Happy Living

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • Recipes
    • Cooking Method
      • 5 Ingredients or Less
      • 30 Minutes or Less
      • Easy-to-Make
      • Instant Pot
      • Make Ahead, Keep on Hand
      • One Dish, Pan, Pot or Sheet Pan
      • Weekend Living
    • Dietary Guidelines
      • Dairy-Free
      • Gluten-Free
      • Grain-Free
      • Paleo
      • Vegan
      • Vegetarian
      • Whole30
    • Meal Type
      • Breakfast + Brunch
      • Dinner
      • Lunch
      • Soups, Stews, + Chilis Too
      • Vegetables, Sides + Salads
      • Smoothies + Beverages
      • Dessert
      • Snacks + Appetizers
  • COOKBOOKS
    • Good Food Cookbook
    • Real Food Every Day
  • Podcast
  • About
    • Meet Michelle
    • Food Philosophy
    • Michelle This Month
  • Resources
    • Discounts
    • Shop
    • Cooking Staples
    • Better Beauty
  • Contact
    • Work with Me
    • Contact

Mason Jar Balsamic Vinaigrette

This Mason Jar Balsamic Vinaigrette from The Whole Smiths is one of the easiest dressings you’ll ever make. Not to mention, most versatile. It’s pairs perfectly with nearly every salad and is gluten-free, dairy-free and all that good stuff.

I’ve been making this recipe for years. It never dawned on me to turn it into a recipe because it’s so easy. Like, no-brainer easy. Recently I started sharing it on my Instagram stories and so many people asked for the recipe. I figured putting it on the website would make it an easy to find resource for you. Not to mention, save me from a zillion DMs.

The concept behind this vinaigrette is just like any other vinaigrette; oil + vinegar emulsified together. Only this time you can emulsify the vinaigrette by shaking it vigorously in a mason jar. While you can use all sorts of oils and vinegars, the classic balsamic and olive oil is my favorite.

Mustard options.

I also add mustard to the dressing not only to help it emulsify but also for an extra layer of flavor that blends up nicely. My preference is a dijon mustard but the truth if the matter is, any mustard will work. Even a whole grain mustard. The flavor will obviously changed based on which mustard you use but ultimately it will all taste fantastic.

I’ve tried every mustard possible in this recipe and it always comes out great. That’s likely come from my lack of planning and having to use whatever it is I have on hand. I even used a Chinese hot mustard, some sesame oil and rice wine vinegar to make an Asian-inspired dressing and it was fabulous. Feel free to mix it up and have fun.

It’s all about the ratio.

While you’re experimenting and trying a variety of different vinegars and oils the only thing you need to keep in mind is keeping the ratio of oil to vinegar that same. By keeping the ratio the same, 3:1 oil to vinegar, you’ll be keeping the flavor balanced. That means 3 parts oil, 1 part vinegar. It won’t be overly sour and vinegar-y if you still with that.

Mason jars for everything. I mean, everything!

Is there anything these fabulous little jars can’t do? We can mix in them, store in them and sip from them. They’re amazing! I’m so happy they’ve had a comeback from the days of our Grandmother’s using them for canning.

I also love these rubber lids for them, they make them even MORE useful as I no longer need to worry about rusting metal rings that I need to toss. I love that there are 8 wide-mouth and 8 regular mouth lids included.

My 30-Second Mayo uses wide mouth mason jars in order to fit the immersion blender into it so it’s extra handy to have a lid that will go on so easily with them. Not to mention, my Iced Mason Jar Matcha Lattes are just perfect in these.

And with that my friend, you are already an expert of making Mason Jar Balsamic Vinaigrette. You can try it on some of my salads like my Mediterranean Chopped Salad or my Summer Tomato + Corn Salad. Feels free to use it on all sorts of salads, it’s really versatile and will soon become a staple in your kitchen.

TIPS

  • Any mustard will do if you don’t have dijon on hand.
  • Extra virgin olive oil is the best choice, flavor wise, for this Mason Jar Balsamic Vinaigrette.
  • Make sure to shake vigorously every time prior to using. 

What is another type of vinegar I can use to create a dressing?

One of my other favorites to use is in a vinaigrette is a champagne vinegar. It lends a nice light acidity to the dressing. I also love using a dollop of jam in lieu of mustard for a fruitier flavor.

Can I double this recipe?

Yep! No problem, it will translate perfectly.

How long does this keep?

This will keep up to 10 days refrigerated. Make sure to pull the dressing out of the refrigerator to come to room temp (or at least close) and give it a shake prior to using.

print recipe
5 from 1 vote

Mason Jar Balsamic Vinaigrette

This Mason Jar Balsamic Vinaigrette from The Whole Smiths is one of the easiest dressings you’ll ever make. Not to mention, most versatile. It’s pairs perfectly with nearly every salad and is gluten-free, dairy-free and all that good stuff. 
Course: Condiment, Condiments
Cuisine: American
Keyword: dairy free, gluten-free, paleo
Author: The Whole Smiths

Ingredients

  • 1 cup olive oil
  • 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar 
  • 1 tbsp mustard preferably dijon
  • 3/4 tsp salt

Instructions

  • Add all of the ingredients to a mason jar and shake until it is emulsified. 
did you make this recipe?Tag @thewholesmiths on Instagram
21shares
  • Share
  • Tweet
  • Email
Previous Post: « Get Wellthy Episode 16: Struggling with Imposter Syndrome? with Dr. Lisa Orbe-Austin
Next Post: Instant Pot Dump Stew »
Note: I only work with companies and products that I feel passionately about and that align with the Whole Smiths’ views and that this post contains sponsored content. While I am compensated for the work I do, my opinions and bad jokes are always 100% my own.

you might also like

  • two mason jars with healthy dairyfree matcha latte
    Iced Mason Jar Matcha Latte
  • These Mason Jar Margaritas from The Whole Smiths are the perfect treat to take along for any occasion.
    Clean(er) Mason Jar Margaritas
  • Grain-free No'tmeal from the Whole Smiths. The perfect cozy dish to start your day! Paleo-friendly and gluten-free.
    Grain-Free No'tmeal
  • Grain-Free Blueberry Pie
Real Food Every Day Book

available now

my new cookbook

  • 100 simple recipes designed to keep things easy in the kitchen
  • Health and wholesome, family-friendly recipes labeled for your dietary needs
  • Chapters such as 30-Minute Meals, 5-Ingrediends or Less and Meal Prepping

take a peek

Reader Interactions

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

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

Recipe Rating




Comments

  1. Emily Montgomery says

    March 3, 2021 at 9:00 am

    Love this dressing. So versatile and delicious! Thank you!!!

    Reply

Primary Sidebar

available now

my new cookbook

Real Food Every Day Booktake a peek

welcome!

Thanks for stopping by my little corner of the internet, I’m Michelle and welcome to the Whole Smiths. These days I’m a mother to two smiley girls, a happy wife to one fantastic dude and we live in the San Francisco Bay Area.

don’t miss a recipe!

Keep your kitchen tasty with a new recipe delivered to your inbox each week as well as our latest cooking tips, event information and favorite food finds.

REAL FOOD FOR REAL PEOPLE.

don’t miss a recipe!

Keep your kitchen tasty with a new recipe delivered to your inbox each week as well as our latest cooking tips, event information and favorite food finds.

Footer

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
🎼🎤Double vaccinated and it feels so good 🎤🎼  I don’t know the name of my song I’m humming that to, but who cares. I walked home in the sun afterwards and felt gratitude. Gratitude for the opportunity to have it and gratitude there is a light at the end of this wacky tunnel. 💛  Stupid comments will be deleted and too many stupid comments and the comments will be turned off. You do you boo. ✌🏼
NEW RECIPE! Gluten-Free Vegetable + Pork Ramen. NEW RECIPE!  Gluten-Free Vegetable + Pork Ramen. I partnered with my friends at @belcampomeatco to bring you this one. It’s adapted from my latest cookbook, Real Food Every Day, to be even quicker and easier for your weeknight meals.  If you’re on my newsletter list, it hit your inbox yesterday.  I love partnering with @belcampomeatco. They make sharing their grass-fed, sustainably raised products so easy and tasty. Not to mention their meats have a myriad of health and environmental benefits. Head to the link in my profile for more information on that and the recipe.  Meanwhile, the code “WHOLESMITHS” gets you 20% off your first order at checkout.  www.thewholesmiths.com
Ah, memories. Hope you all have a special Sunday r Ah, memories. Hope you all have a special Sunday regardless of what you celebrate. 💛
Easter Sunday Brunch calls for my OG Sweet Potato Easter Sunday Brunch calls for my OG Sweet Potato Hash.  Make a giant batch, fry your eggs and serve. Then enjoy your leftovers for the week. Das it.  Recipe at the link in my profile or my first book.  https://www.thewholesmiths.com/bacon-sweet-potato-hash/
Everything Bagel Breakfast Burritos, yay or nay fo Everything Bagel Breakfast Burritos, yay or nay for Easter? 👇🏼  Recipe at the link in my profile.  https://www.thewholesmiths.com/everything-bagel-breakfast-burritos/
This week in @getwellthypodcast we’re talking wi This week in @getwellthypodcast we’re talking with New York Times Bestselling author @dr.jud about his new book, Unwinding Anxiety.  I love how Dr. Jud gives us tangible, useful tools on how to manage and understand our anxiety. Particularly in the context of this last year.  If you’ve found yourself struggling with anxiety (ever or more so this last year), you’ll  want to make sure to give this week’s episode a listen and grab @dr.jud ‘s book on Amazon. Linked in my profile for you.  https://amzn.to/3mdk0Py
Giant Green Salad + Dill Pepper Dressing anyone? Giant Green Salad + Dill Pepper Dressing anyone?  I’m in the middle one of my salad phases. Where all I want are giant ass salads and bomb dressing every day.  I don’t know if it’s the warming weather or what but gimme alllll the veggies.  This ones super easy to make and pine nuts on a salad are really freaking amazing if you haven’t tried it.  Not to mention, this screams, “Easter”.  Recipe at the link in my profile.  https://www.thewholesmiths.com/giant-green-salad-with-dill-cracked-black-pepper-dressing/

© 2021 · The Whole Smith · Privacy Policy · Website Design by Anchored Design