Keto Balsamic Vinaigrette Salad Dressing

Introduction

Keto Balsamic Vinaigrette Salad Dressing is your secret weapon for adding vibrant, tangy flavor to salads while staying low in carbs. With its careful balance of acidity and robust depth, this dressing instantly elevates everything from mixed greens to grilled chicken — and it only takes minutes to prepare. Skip the store-bought bottles with hidden sugars and questionable oils; homemade vinaigrette is fresher, customizable, and totally keto-friendly.

Deliciously Unique Keto Balsamic Vinaigrette

Unlike traditional balsamic vinaigrettes that can be loaded with sugar, this keto version gets its rich, tangy flavor from quality balsamic vinegar, heart-healthy olive oil, and a touch of low-carb natural sweetener. The result is a dressing that’s both bright and balanced, with a luxuriously smooth mouthfeel and a subtle sweetness that complements salads, grilled veggies, and even fish.

Choosing the Right Keto Ingredients

The magic of this recipe lies in using top-notch, keto-approved ingredients. Opt for real balsamic vinegar (check for under 3g carbs per tablespoon) and extra-virgin olive oil for the best flavor and healthiest fats. For sweetness, reach for erythritol, monk fruit, or stevia—these will add subtle notes that balance the tartness without adding carbs.

Quick and Simple Mixing

Simply whisk together all the ingredients in a bowl or shake them up in a jar for easy, no-fuss preparation. The flavors meld together beautifully after a few minutes of resting, and the dressing can be stored in the fridge for up to a week. Keep it handy for quick lunches or dinner salads all week long.

Serving Suggestions for Keto Balsamic Vinaigrette

Drizzle this delicious vinaigrette over leafy greens, roasted brussels sprouts, or caprese salad. It’s fantastic as a marinade for chicken or as a sauce for grilled shrimp. For added crunch and nutrition, toss in some toasted nuts or seeds, keeping everything low-carb and full of flavor.

Nutritional Information and Serving Size

This recipe makes about 6 servings (2 tablespoons per serving). Each serving contains roughly:

• Calories: 110
• Fat: 11g
• Carbohydrates: 1g
• Fiber: 0g
• Net Carbs: 1g
• Protein: 0g

Enjoy all the flavor of a classic vinaigrette with none of the carb guilt!

💡Meal Planning Tip: Save this recipe to automatically generate an organized shopping list with all ingredients sorted by store section — perfect for efficient grocery trips and meal planning.

Instructions

1. In a small bowl or mason jar, combine balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, sweetener, sea salt, black pepper, and optional herbs.
2. Whisk together until well blended.
3. Slowly add the olive oil, whisking (or shaking in a jar) until the dressing is fully emulsified.
4. Taste and adjust seasoning or sweetness as needed.
5. Let rest for 5–10 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
6. Store leftovers in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Shake or stir before each use.

Weekly Meal Planning

This recipe makes salad prep a breeze and fits beautifully into any weekly meal planning routine. Save and schedule this recipe to plan healthy lunches or side salads, and automatically generate shopping lists that combine all your meal ingredients for the week.

Meal Planning Perks:

• Calculates total ingredient quantities across all recipes
• Organizes shopping lists by grocery store sections for easy shopping
• Reduces forgotten items and duplicate purchases
• Streamlines healthy eating — batch your dressings and salads for the week!

Pro tip: When combining recipes in your weekly plan, schedule them to see ingredient overlap. For example, if you need olive oil for this dressing and another meal, you’ll get the total amount needed — making shopping and prepping easier, and minimizing food waste.

Cook and Prep Times

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes

Enjoy a tangy, crowd-pleasing, and totally keto salad dressing that fits seamlessly into your meal prep routine!