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Balsamic Vinaigrette Salad Dressing. The perfect salad dressing for those following the Paleo or Auto Immune Protocol Diet. Naturally gluten-free, dairy-free and no refined sugar. 
Recipe originally published April 2017, photos updated March 2018.
Gluten-Free Salad Dressing
Lunch can be a hard meal for people eating gluten-free. A lot of the time, I make a HUGE salad for lunch.
When My husband and I were on the Auto Immune Protocol diet, I needed to make a homemade salad dressing, because no processed foods were allowed.
With a little experimenting, I ended upcreating the perfect balsamic vinaigrette that would follow both the AIP and Paleo dietary guidelines.
Homemade Salad Dressing
I could not believe how amazing this super simple and super healthy salad dressing was. It was full of flavors that complimented my salads. It is easy to whip up and I am sure you have all of the needed ingredients in your kitchen.
After mixing all of the ingredients in a small bowl, I store it in an empty glass jelly jar. The balsamic vinaigrette dressing keeps well in the refrigerator, and if it starts to separateyou can just shake it.
Make sure to pull the balsamic vinaigrette out of the refrigeratorbefore you start to make your salad so it is easier to shake (sometimes the olive oil gets a little cold). I only now use thisbalsamic vinaigrette dressing on all of my salads. No more bottle dressings for me!
This gluten-free balsamic vinaigrette is the perfect salad dressing for those following the Paleo or Auto Immune Protocol Diet.
Looking for more AIP or Paleo recipes?
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Balsamic Vinaigrette Salad Dressing {Gluten-Free, Paleo, AIP}
Servings: 24
Prep: 5 minutes mins
Total: 5 minutes mins
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Ingredients
- 1/3 cup vinegar (blend), 1/2 apple cider vinegar, 1/2 balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons water
- 2/3 cup olive oil, I use extra virgin
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt, I use pink Himalayansalt
- 2 tablespoons honey
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Instructions
Mix dry ingredients (seasonings) in a small bowl.
For the vinegarblend, I use a 1/3 measuring cup and I fill it halfway with the apple cider vinegar and then top it off with the balsamic vinegar. So you only use 1/3 cup of the vinegar mix in the dressing.
Add honey, water, vinegar blend and olive oil to the dry ingredients and whisk until all ingredients are fully combined.
Pour the balsamic vinaigrette salad dressing into a glass jar for storage.
Notes
Mama says "Check all of your labels!"
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 61kcalCarbohydrates: 2gFat: 6gSodium: 98mgPotassium: 3mgSugar: 1gCalcium: 2mgIron: 0.1mg
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Additional Info
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Italian
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Categorized as:
Dairy-Free, Dinner, Lunch, Paleo, Sides
About Audrey Roberts
I'm Audrey Roberts, a busy mama of four and I love sharing the recipes that I make for my family. I make gluten-free family-friendly recipes that are simple and delicious that you can too! I use easy to find ingredients that won't break your budget. You will also find dairy-free options and Paleo recipes. I am also the author of The Everything Gluten-Free & Dairy-Free Cookbook, which is an Amazon Best Selling Cookbook in the US and Internationally. Living gluten-free since 2010. I hope by me sharing my journey it may help you with yours.
