Water Kefir Balsamic Vinaigrette – A Classic with a Probiotic Twist
Once you start making your own salad dressing, you’ll never look back—especially when it’s infused with the gut-loving benefits of water kefir vinegar. This Water Kefir Balsamic Vinaigrette comes together in minutes, yet tastes like something straight out of a restaurant kitchen. It’s tangy, slightly sweet, and packed with live probiotics that make every drizzle a little healthier.
Made with simple, wholesome ingredients—olive oil, balsamic vinegar, garlic, Dijon mustard, and fresh basil—this vinaigrette proves that real flavour doesn’t need preservatives or additives. The water kefir vinegar adds a bright, fermented depth that complements crisp greens, grilled chicken, roasted vegetables, or even fresh berries.
🥄 Why You’ll Love This Recipe:
- Contains billions of live probiotics for gut and immune health
- Made with real ingredients—no fillers, no preservatives
- Quick and easy to whisk together in under 5 minutes
- Versatile: perfect for salads, grain bowls, or as a marinade
- Keeps well in the fridge for up to 2 weeks
💡 Tip:
If you like your dressing a little sweeter, try adding 1 teaspoon of maple syrup or honey. For a creamier texture, whisk in a small spoonful of yogurt or tahini before serving.

Balsamic Water Kefir Vinaigrette
Leeza
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Category
Vinaigrette/Salad Dressing
Servings
1 cup
Calories
90
Once you start making homemade Water Kefir Vinaigrette, you won’t go back. Whisk together some basic ingredients, and you’ll end up with a live probiotic dressing that tastes infinitely better than store-bought dressings. No preservatives here!
Ingredients
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1/2 cup olive oil
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¼ cup water kefir vinegar
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3 tbsp balsamic vinegar
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1 garlic clove minced
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1tsp Dijon mustard
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1/4 tsp salt
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Pepper to taste
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1 tsp fresh basil
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Pinch of red pepper flakes to taste
Directions
Whisk all ingredients in bowl until well mixed
Drizzle over salad, grilled chicken, fish or vegetables
Recipe Note
Simple Summer Salad:
Arugula, goat cheese, cherry tomatoes and apricots
NEED TO KNOW:
This Balsamic Water Kefir Vinaigrette salad dressing will last in the fridge for about 2 weeks.
The benefits of Water Kefir Vinegar
Nutrition
Nutrition
- Serving Size
- 2 tbsp
- per serving
- Calories
- 90
- Fat
- 9 grams
- Saturated Fat
- 1.5 grams
- Carbs
- 2 grams
- Sugar
- 1 grams
- Protein
- 0 grams
- Sodium
- 60 milligrams