Creamy Balsamic Dressing Recipe made with Greek yogurt, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, and Dijon. Creamy, tangy, lightly sweet, and perfect for salads, bowls, or roasted veggies.
Author’s Notes
The Real Secret to a Great Salad: The Dressing!
If you’ve followed me for a while, you know I take my salads very seriously. No sad, wilted lettuce and definitely no sadder store-bought dressings. I’m all about flavor-packed homemade dressings. And honestly, once you start making your own, it’s really hard to go back. They’re quick, easy, and the flavor is on a completely different level. Everything just tastes so much better!
Whenever I start testing a new dressing, I make a ton of versions and keep tweaking the amounts until it’s just right. Then comes the taste test. I usually make my sisters come over and try them all with me haha.
I’m a little obsessed with good salad dressings, and this one is easily one of my favorites. It’s creamy, tangy, a little sweet, and seriously so good.
Ingredients In Creamy Balsamic Dressing Recipe
| Ingredient | Let’s Chat About It |
|---|---|
| Greek yogurt | Makes the dressing creamy and adds a slight tang. Use a thick, flavorful Greek yogurt for the best dressing. |
| Balsamic vinegar | Choose a good-quality balsamic for the best flavor. |
| Maple syrup & Dijon mustard | Maple syrup adds a little sweetness while Dijon brings a nice tang that balances the dressing. Use real maple syrup, not pancake syrup. |
| Olive oil | Adds richness and helps create a smooth, emulsified dressing. Use extra-virgin for the best flavor. |
| Garlic, salt & pepper | Simple seasonings that round out the flavor. If you plan to store the dressing longer, skip the garlic. |
How To Make My Creamy Balsamic Dressing Recipe
- Add Ingredients: Add everything to a small blender or food processor.
- Blend: Blend until smooth, creamy, and fully combined.
- Chill: Transfer to a container and refrigerate until ready to use.
- Serve: Shake or stir well, then drizzle over salads, bowls, or roasted veggies.
Chelsea’s Notes
My Favorite Ways To Use This Dressing:
- Dipping Sauce: Use as a dip for fresh veggies.
- Salads: Drizzle over green salads, chopped salads, or spinach salads.
- Grain Bowls: Add to quinoa bowls, rice bowls, or roasted veggie bowls.
- Chicken: Spoon over grilled or baked chicken for extra flavor.
- Roasted Vegetables: Toss with roasted carrots, asparagus, or Brussels.
- Wraps & Sandwiches: Spread inside wraps, pita pockets, or sandwiches.
Tips For Success
- Use thick Greek yogurt: Skip low-fat or fat-free so the dressing stays creamy. This is my favorite yogurt for this recipe!
- Adjust flavor: Add more maple syrup for sweetness or more Dijon for extra tang.
- Chill first: Refrigerate for better flavor, then shake before serving.
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Equipment
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup honey vanilla Greek yogurt I recommend Greek Gods
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup not pancake syrup!
- 1/2 tablespoon Dijon-style mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon finely minced garlic
- Salt and pepper 1/4 teaspoon each
- 8 cups mixed greens
- 1-1/4 cups cooked chicken shredded rotisserie
- 6 slices bacon cooked and diced, see note 1
- 3 to 4 hard-boiled eggs chopped or halved
- 1 bunch radishes thinly sliced, 1 cup
- 2 fuji apples thinly sliced or chopped
- 1 cup snap peas halved or coarsely chopped
- 3/4 cup dried sweetened cranberries or dried cherries
- 1 large ripe avocado thinly sliced
Instructions
- Dressing: Add all ingredients listed under "dressing" to a small blender. Blend until smooth, creamy, and fully combined. Transfer to a covered container and refrigerate until ready to use. Shake well before dressing the salad.
- Prepare Salad: Add the mixed greens to a very large bowl, salad platter, or individual plates. Top with shredded or chopped chicken, cooked and diced bacon, chopped hard-boiled eggs, sliced radishes, sliced apples, sliced snap peas, dried cranberries, and sliced avocado.
- Dress and Serve: This salad does not store well once dressed, so add the dressing right before serving. Drizzle dressing over the salad, toss gently to coat, and enjoy.
Recipe Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
This salad absolutely delicious! The dressing was the best dressing I have ever tasted. Thanks for the great recipet!
So thrilled you enjoyed it! Thanks for the comment 🙂
I was surprised by the maple syrup at first but you are totally right. It adds a nice balance to the mustard and balsamic. Love!
I really like the way you pair the dressing with a salad suggestion. Made it really easy for me to figure out what to make (and how to do it.)
So glad you enjoyed this! Thanks so much for your comment! 🙂