balsamic

adjective bal·sam·ic \ bȯl-ˈsa-mik , -ˈsä- \

|Updated on: 15 Jul 2018

Definition of balsamic

1 : of, relating to, yielding, or containing balsam

2 : made with balsamic vinegar

a balsamic vinaigrette

Recent Examples of balsamic from the Web

Our nation’s handy grab-and-go options tend to be tightly packed disappointments of iceberg or romaine leaves, tossed with some dry chicken cubes, and paired with packets of goopy balsamic dressing.

— natalie b. compton, GQ, "How to Make Your Store-Bought Lunch Salad a Little Less Depressing," 19 June 2018
Drizzle the pizza with some balsamic glaze and slice into wedges.

— susan selasky, Detroit Free Press, "You just might fall in love with creamy burrata cheese this summer," 17 June 2018
The house salad, with assorted vegetables and lemon balsamic dressing, can be topped with an egg or choice of protein.

— leeanne griffin, courant.com, "Manchester's Angry Egg: 'Come Hangry, Leave Happy'," 11 June 2018
The savory lineup also includes a smoked salmon and artichoke version with a gravlax sauce; chicken and herbs with arugula and balsamic sauce; and a sunny tomato and mozzarella model stuffed with fresh basil leaves and glossed with pesto.

— greg morago, Houston Chronicle, "First look: Café Poêtes in Montrose," 22 Feb. 2018
Burgers are customizable and also available are specialty burgers, such as the Sockeye, a salmon burger with honey mustard, swiss cheese and a balsamic reduction on a brioche bun.

— kyle arnold, OrlandoSentinel.com, "Bison, tuna steak burgers and more on menu at Winter Park Village's new Hangry Bison," 7 June 2018
Natalie created salami with cream cheese spread on olive focaccia with honey mustard sauce, fire roasted tomato hummus and cucumber on pita bread, and watermelon, feta and mint skewer with a balsamic reduction.

— shirley macfarland, cleveland.com, "Polaris Baking and Pastry Arts students shine at state competition: Strong Points," 13 May 2018
Provolone has a salty bite that cheddar or American just don’t have, melts well, and pairs better with the balsamic-pickled onions for this Italian twist on beef sliders.

— alyse whitney, Bon Appetit, "These Beef Sliders Are Filling Enough for a Meal (But Cute Enough for a Party)," 1 May 2018
Serves 4 Caramelized onions and crumbled blue cheese on a bed of greens is topped with rosy slices of strip or sirloin steak and a balsamic vinaigrette.

— lisa zwirn, BostonGlobe.com, "Recipe: Sliced sirloin steak on greens is garnished with caramelized onions and balsamic dressing," 9 Apr. 2018

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