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    Balsamic Vinaigrette Salad Dressing {Gluten-Free, Paleo, AIP}

    Published: Apr 19, 2017 · by Audrey

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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. Balsamic Vinaigrette Salad Dressing in a bottle with a salad and salt and pepper grinder in the background

    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 up creating the perfect balsamic vinaigrette that would follow both the AIP and Paleo dietary guidelines.

    Balsamic Vinaigrette Salad Dressing seasoning and ingredients.

    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 separate you can just shake it.

    Balsamic Vinaigrette Salad Dressing being poured on top of a salad

    Make sure to pull the balsamic vinaigrette out of the refrigerator before you start to make your salad so it is easier to shake (sometimes the olive oil gets a little cold). I only now use this balsamic vinaigrette dressing on all of my salads. No more bottle dressings for me!

    A salad with homemade balsamic vinaigrette salad dressing on top

    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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    • Grilled Chicken Chimichurri Salad {Gluten-free, Paleo, Nightshade Free}
    • Paleo Pesto Turkey Meatballs
    • Easy Beef Stew {Instant Pot, Slow-Cooker, Gluten-Free, Paleo, AIP, Whole30}

    Looking for something a little sweet but healthy?

    • Paleo Chocolate Fudge Cupcakes.

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    Balsamic Vinaigrette Salad Dressing in a bottle with a salad and salt and pepper grinder in the background
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    Balsamic Vinaigrette Salad Dressing {Gluten-Free, Paleo, AIP}

    Perfect balsamic vinaigrette salad dressing that is gluten-free, Paleo and AIP.
    Course Salad
    Cuisine Italian
    Keyword AIP salad dressing, Balsamic Vinaigrette Salad Dressing, gluten-free salad dressing
    Prep Time 5 minutes
    Total Time 5 minutes
    Servings 24
    Calories 61kcal
    Author Audrey from Mama Knows Gluten Free

    Ingredients

    • ⅓ cup vinegar (blend) ½ apple cider vinegar, ½ balsamic vinegar
    • 2 tablespoons water
    • ⅔ cup olive oil I use extra virgin
    • ½ teaspoon dried basil
    • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
    • ½ teaspoon onion powder
    • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
    • 1 teaspoon salt I use pink Himalayan salt
    • 2 tablespoons honey
    US Customary - Metric

    Instructions

    • Mix dry ingredients (seasonings)  in a small bowl.
    • For the vinegar blend, I use a ⅓ 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 ⅓ 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: 1g | Calories: 61kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Fat: 6g | Sodium: 98mg | Potassium: 3mg | Sugar: 1g | Calcium: 2mg | Iron: 0.1mg
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    1. Rick says

      October 12, 2022 at 1:45 pm

      Absolutely delicious! I have been looking for a good AIP Balsamic Vinaigrette Salad Dressing and this is it!

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    2. Virginia says

      June 16, 2022 at 6:44 pm

      This is really good. Not only is it good on salads, I use it on sauted vegatables. Thanks

      Reply
    3. Christina P. says

      May 27, 2022 at 8:07 pm

      I have been AIP for months now and had just resorted to eating my salads dry because I couldn’t find a good vinaigrette to replace my favorite balsamic vinaigrette with mustard. Salads just weren’t the same. This dressing is wonderful! Finally back to loving salads 🙂

      Reply
    4. Benda says

      November 19, 2021 at 9:09 am

      Love all your great info, life can be made a little easier for us folks that have AIP issues. No dairy or gluten & a few other things for me either. Blessing to you & your family.

      Reply
    5. Lindsay says

      March 20, 2021 at 1:22 pm

      This is perfect. I like it better than any non-AIP dressing I have ever tasted!!

      Reply
    6. Amanda says

      May 29, 2020 at 1:40 pm

      The only dressing we use in our house!

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    7. Sharon Stewart says

      May 18, 2020 at 3:53 pm

      Have made this once a week since I found it in March, love it! Oh, and I double the recipe!

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    8. Kathy Youngberg says

      February 23, 2020 at 2:14 pm

      Love this go-to recipe. Delicious, easy, and healthy! Thank you for creating the perfect blend of flavors and nutrients. I use this often.

      Reply
      • Audrey says

        February 23, 2020 at 11:25 pm

        Thank you so much Kathy for the awesome 5-star recipe review! I am so happy this is your go-to recipe and you enjoy the recipe. You are so welcome, I love sharing the recipes I make with my family. Thanks again!

        Reply
    9. Sandra Newman says

      January 13, 2020 at 10:59 pm

      No more store bought dressing. This rocks. You rock 🙂

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      • Audrey says

        January 14, 2020 at 9:50 am

        Thank you so much Sandra for the awesome 5-star recipe review, it really made me smile! I am so happy the dressing rocks! No more store-bought dressing for me either. Thanks again!

        Reply
    10. Sarah L Plambeck says

      January 10, 2020 at 10:26 pm

      This dressing was excellen! I am very new to the Paleo diet and needed dressing in a flesh, this was quick and delicious.
      Thank you!

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      • Audrey says

        January 11, 2020 at 9:01 pm

        Thank you so much Sarah for the awesome 5-star recipe review! I am so happy that you enjoyed the dressing and it was excellent. You are so welcome, I love sharing what I make for my family. Thanks again!

        Reply
      • Linda says

        September 22, 2021 at 8:49 pm

        Thought it was wonderful. Definitely made my aip sald much better!

        Reply
    11. Chris Warnick says

      July 04, 2019 at 5:06 pm

      Audrey, Thank you for the tastiest salad dressing ever! I’m AIP and struggling with dressings. This made my day. Do I refrigerate it?

      Thank you,

      Chris

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      • Audrey says

        July 05, 2019 at 9:41 am

        Thank you so much Chris for the awesome recipe review! I am so happy that you are enjoying the salad dressing. I refrigerate the salad dressing and then shake/stir it really well before using it again. Thanks again!

        Reply
    12. Justine says

      June 21, 2019 at 3:55 pm

      delicious and easy! with just starting AIP, it’s harder for me to find cold dishes to take to work than it is to make dinners (had to give up my pea protein/fruit shakes) – now I have a tasty dressing for my salad greens!!

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      • Audrey says

        June 22, 2019 at 8:51 am

        Thank you so much Justine for the awesome 5-star recipe review! I am so happy that you enjoy the salad dressing and it’s easy to make. I totally understand the lunch struggle for sure. This is my go-to salad dressings. Thank you again!

        Reply
    13. John J Fields says

      June 05, 2019 at 4:49 pm

      Great looking recipe! Is the basil supposed to be fresh or dried? thanks!

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      • Audrey says

        June 05, 2019 at 9:05 pm

        Hi John! The basil is dried. I will clarify it in the recipe. I hope you enjoy it!

        Reply
    14. Summer J. Labayen says

      March 14, 2019 at 8:51 pm

      This is so good! Thank you so much.

      Reply
      • Audrey says

        March 14, 2019 at 9:05 pm

        Thank you so much Summer for the wonderful 5-star recipe review! You are so welcome I love sharing what I make for my family.

        Reply
    15. Callie says

      August 30, 2018 at 5:31 pm

      Sounds great! But im confused do you use all 3 types of vinegar (vinegar, apple cider, and balsamic) or choose one?

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      • Audrey says

        August 30, 2018 at 8:55 pm

        Hi Callie! It’s both the apple cider vinegar and the balsamic vinegar. 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. I am sorry that it was not clear. I hope you enjoy the dressings. It’s my favorite!

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    16. Haley says

      July 12, 2018 at 8:42 pm

      This so yummy especially for being AIP friendly!! It was also so easy to prepare, which is a plus. I absolutely love it! I can now happily eat my salads again! Lol

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      • Audrey says

        July 12, 2018 at 9:52 pm

        Thank you Haley so much for the wonderful 5-star review! This is the only salad dressing I eat. It makes me so happy to hear that you enjoyed it, especially if you are following the AIP diet. Both my husband and I followed the AIP diet and understand the many food restrictions.

        Reply
    17. Denise says

      July 07, 2018 at 10:20 pm

      This dressing is so good! I’ve made it about 5 times so far and it doesn’t last long. We put it on a avocados and different cooked meats. So delish!

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      • Audrey says

        July 08, 2018 at 8:55 am

        Hi Denise! This is my favorite dressing and I make it several times a week in my home too. No more store-bought dressings for me. I am so happy you are enjoying it! Thank you so much for the wonderful 5-star review.

        Reply
    18. Sheri says

      June 12, 2018 at 12:59 pm

      This is delicious! Will be making a larger batch next time. Very yummy! Thanks!

      Reply
      • Audrey says

        June 14, 2018 at 6:28 pm

        I am so glad you enjoyed it! It’s my favorite salad dressing. You are so welcome, I love sharing what I make for my family. Thank you for the wonderful 5-star recipe rating Sheri!

        Reply
    19. Lisa says

      May 31, 2017 at 3:38 pm

      Love this! I make my own salad dressing too. As much as I love it (a mustard vinaigrette), it is nice to be able to switch it up.

      Reply
      • Audrey says

        May 31, 2017 at 4:25 pm

        I love homemade salad dressings. A mustard vinaigrette sounds yummy!

        Reply

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    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.  Read More…

     

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