Arbequina House Vinaigrette
Ingredients (Base Ratio)
⅓ cup balsamic vinegar of choice
¼ cup Arbequina Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon honey (optional)
½ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
Skip store-bought dressings — build fresh, healthy salads using our Salad Builder & house vinaigrette proportions below.
Instructions
• Add balsamic vinegar, Dijon, honey, salt, and pepper to a bowl or jar.
• Whisk until fully combined.
• Slowly drizzle in Arbequina Extra Virgin Olive Oil while whisking to emulsify.
• Taste and adjust acidity, sweetness, or seasoning as needed.
• Use immediately or refrigerate for up to 5 days.
Chef’s Tip
Arbequina is your everyday vinaigrette oil. Keep the oil constant and rotate balsamic flavors to instantly create new dressings — no store-bought bottles needed.
Flavor Ideas (Works with Any Balsamic in Our Collection)
This vinaigrette system is designed to work with every white and dark balsamic we offer — from bright citrus and tropical to rich berry and classic aged styles.
Berry & Fruit
Blackberry • Blueberry • Strawberry • Raspberry • Bordeaux Cherry • Fig
Citrus & Tropical
Lemon • Grapefruit • Mango • Pineapple • Coconut • Blood Orange
Classic & Orchard
Classic White • Classic Dark • Pear • Peach • Green Apple
Seasonal & Specialty
Cranberry Orange • Pomegranate • Lavender • Jalapeño
Build-Your-Own Healthy Salad (No Store-Bought Dressings)
Use this house vinaigrette as your base and mix + match:
Greens
Mixed Spring Greens • Arugula • Baby Spinach • Butter Lettuce • Romaine
Veggies (Bulk & Color)
Roasted beets • Roasted Sweet Potatoes • Cherry Tomatoes • Cucumbers • Red Onion
Fresh Fruit (Bright Pop)
Pears • Apples • Strawberries • Mandarin Oranges • Blueberries
Crunch (Texture)
Sliced almonds • Candied Pecans • Walnuts • Pumpkin seeds • Sunflower Seeds • Croutons
Cheese (Finish)
Goat Cheese • Feta • Parmesan Shavings • Blue Cheese • Fresh Mozzarella
Simple Salad-Building Proportions
Use this as a guide for one large salad (2–4 servings):
🥬 Greens: 6–8 cups
🥕 Veggies: 1–2 cups
🍓 Fruit: ½–1 cup
🌰 Crunch: ¼–⅓ cup total
🧀 Cheese: 2–4 tablespoons
🥄 Vinaigrette: 3–5 tablespoons (start light)
Nut & Cheese Pairing Guide (Optional, Flavor-Forward)
With Bright & White Balsamics
(Lemon, Grapefruit, Classic White, Pear, Peach, Mango, Coconut, Pineapple)
Nuts & Seeds: Sliced almonds • Sunflower seeds • Pumpkin seeds • Pine nuts
Cheese: Goat Cheese • Feta • Fresh Mozzarella • Ricotta Salata
With Rich & Dark Balsamics
(Blackberry, Fig, Pomegranate, Bordeaux Cherry, Classic Dark, Blueberry, Raspberry)
Nuts & Seeds: Candied Pecans • Walnuts • Hazelnuts
Cheese: Blue Cheese • Gorgonzola • Aged Cheddar • Parmesan Shavings
Recipe Notes
Arbequina Extra Virgin Olive Oil is your universal vinaigrette base. One bottle plus your favorite balsamics creates dozens of fresh, clean dressings — helping you skip bottled dressings and build healthy, restaurant-quality salads at home.
