How to Use balsamic in a Sentence

balsamic

adjective
  • Place the salmon on a plate and drizzle with balsamic glaze.
    — Paul Stephen, San Antonio Express-News, 19 Feb. 2026
  • For this easy dinner, the steak is cooked in a sweet and tangy balsamic glaze that coats it.
    — Tribune News Service, cleveland, 17 June 2021
  • To serve, spread each bottom bun with a quarter of the balsamic mayo.
    — Bonnie S. Benwick, charlotteobserver, 13 June 2017
  • To serve, spread each bottom bun with one-quarter of the balsamic mayo.
    — Bonnie S. Benwick, The Denver Post, 13 June 2017
  • Brush the balsamic glaze onto both sides of the cabbage steaks.
    — ExpressNews.com, 4 Mar. 2020
  • Drizzle the pizza with some balsamic glaze and slice into wedges.
    — Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 17 June 2018
  • Stir in 2-3 teaspoons of the balsamic syrup, tossing to coat the greens.
    — Leah Eskin, chicagotribune.com, 26 June 2017
  • Fried Brussels sprouts got a toss of goat cheese in a balsamic reduction.
    — Mike Sutter, ExpressNews.com, 10 Oct. 2019
  • And our new recipe for sliders with provolone and balsamic onions does that perfectly.
    — Alyse Whitney, Bon Appetit, 1 May 2018
  • Serve topped with a handful of arugula and drizzle of balsamic vinegar.
    — The Good Housekeeping Test Kitchen, Good Housekeeping, 24 Feb. 2017
  • Finish with a drizzle of balsamic glaze and extra virgin olive oil.
    — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 June 2026
  • There are many ways to eat a peach — in a pie, in homemade ice cream, grilled and drizzled with balsamic reduction.
    — John Kass, chicagotribune.com, 22 June 2018
  • The Trader Joe’s balsamic rosemary steak tips are a must-try.
    — Sam Settleman, New York Times, 12 Apr. 2025
  • This one comes with with yellow beets, hazelnuts, orange segments, peas and balsamic pearls.
    — Linda Bladholm, miamiherald, 5 Oct. 2017
  • Its vivid flavors move from balsamic blueberries to anise, sage and lavender.
    — Senior Wine Critic, San Francisco Chronicle, 28 Sep. 2018
  • And there are vinegars that pretend to be balsamic, but in fact are just little impostors.
    — Katie Workman, NBC News, 17 Dec. 2019
  • The strawberry honey ice cream has a tangy twist with balsamic glaze and black pepper folded in.
    — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Feb. 2026
  • The meal started off with a salad laden with heirloom tomatoes, plums, red quinoa and balsamic jelly.
    — Christie D'zurilla, OrlandoSentinel.com, 18 Sep. 2017
  • The future bottled balsamic-style vinegar remains in the tent.
    — Louisa Chu, chicagotribune.com, 5 June 2019
  • Sprinkle the top with parmesan cheese, drizzle with balsamic glaze and garnish with fresh basil (if using).
    — Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 4 Aug. 2023
  • Top with a spoonful of strawberries, then drizzle with a little balsamic glaze.
    — Tribune News Service, cleveland, 22 June 2021
  • Moss contributes an earthy, green note that grounds the scent, while benzoin offers a sweet, balsamic richness.
    — Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 26 July 2024
  • Pizza is already savory, so balance out all that salt with a drizzle of balsamic glaze or spoonfuls of fig jam.
    — Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 May 2026
  • Roast them until caramelized for a nutty flavor, sauté with balsamic glaze, or shred them raw into a hearty fall salad or coleslaw.
    — Lauren Panoff, Verywell Health, 3 Oct. 2025
  • The notes of high-toned bright fruit—think sour cherry, balsamic and black tea flavors—lend it a lovely sweet-savory profile.
    — Katie Kelly Bell, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
  • In a large salad bowl, toss turkey, pecans, cranberries, and greens with balsamic dressing.
    — Barbara Chernetz, Redbook, 23 Nov. 2012
  • The guava balsamic reduction lent plenty of zest as a dipping sauce, but the chicken and beef pies were puny and not hot enough.
    — By Kendall Hamersly, miamiherald, 2 Aug. 2017
  • Corn, zucchini, and peppers in a balsamic vinaigrette come together in about half an hour.
    — Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 14 Aug. 2025
  • The Evil Sprouts are cooked with maple syrup and balsamic vinegar and mixed with those same bacon lardons that topped the mac and cheese.
    — Andy Staples, SI.com, 30 June 2017
  • 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, 9 Apr. 2018

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