White balsamic vinaigrette dressing can be homemade, store-bought or ordered on a salad in a restaurant. Ingredients include white balsamic vinegar, oil, herbs and spices. The calories will vary based on serving size and the amount of oil in the recipe.
Calories
A recipe using equal parts white balsamic vinegar and extra-virgin olive oil, garlic and ground mustard has 184 calories per serving. Bottled white balsamic vinaigrette dressing average 100 calories per serving. Commercial versions served in restaurants average at about 150 calories per serving.
Considerations
Homemade recipes can be modified to substitute yogurt, orange juice or citrus juice for the oil. Instead of using equal parts oil and vinegar, you can cut the oil in half, make a substitution and save some calories. Just 1 tbsp. contains 120 calories.
Facts
White balsamic vinegar is sweeter than dark balsamic vinegar, and generally requires fewer sweeteners. Balsamic vinegar on its own averages about 25 calories per tbsp.
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