Honey Mustard Vineigrette

This homemade Honey Mustard Vinaigrette is the perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and savory flavors. Made with balsamic vinegar, extra-virgin olive oil, Dijon mustard, honey, garlic, and simple seasonings, this easy dressing comes together in minutes and is delicious on fresh salads, grilled vegetables, chicken, and more. Once you try this homemade vinaigrette, you'll never want store-bought dressing again!

Cook Time

Servings

Difficulty

0 minutes

Easy

Prep Time

5 Minutes

Ingredients

¼ cup balsamic vinegar
½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 tsp Dijon mustard
1–2 cloves garlic, finely minced
1 TBSP honey
½ tsp Italian seasoning
½ tsp salt
½ tsp freshly ground black pepper

Combine the Ingredients

Add the balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, honey, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper to a small bowl or jar.
Whisk or shake well until completely combined.

Add the Olive Oil

Slowly drizzle in the olive oil while whisking continuously until the vinaigrette is blended and slightly thickened.
If using a jar, add the olive oil, secure the lid, and shake vigorously until emulsified.

Taste & Serve

Taste and adjust the salt, pepper, or honey if needed.
Serve immediately over your favorite salad, or refrigerate until ready to use.
Shake or whisk well before each use, as some separation is natural.

RECIPE TIPS

● Recipe Tips

For the smoothest, best-tasting vinaigrette, use room-temperature ingredients and whisk until the dressing is fully emulsified. If you're making it ahead of time, store it in a glass jar or cruet in the refrigerator. The olive oil may solidify when chilled, so simply let the dressing sit at room temperature for 10–15 minutes and give it a good shake before serving. The flavors actually get even better after they've had a little time to blend together!

🥶 STORAGE

Store your Honey Mustard Vinaigrette in an airtight glass jar, mason jar, or dressing cruet in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Before serving, allow the dressing to sit at room temperature for 10–15 minutes, then shake or whisk well, as the olive oil will naturally solidify and the ingredients may separate during storage. Discard the dressing if it develops an off smell, unusual texture, or signs of spoilage.Store your Honey Mustard Vinaigrette in an airtight glass jar, mason jar, or dressing cruet in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Before serving, allow the dressing to sit at room temperature for 10–15 minutes, then shake or whisk well, as the olive oil will naturally solidify and the ingredients may separate during storage. Discard the dressing if it develops an off smell, unusual texture, or signs of spoilage.

Directions

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🔥 Reheating Instructions

No cooking required

Can I make Honey Mustard Vinaigrette ahead of time?

Yes! In fact, it tastes even better after chilling for a few hours because the flavors have time to blend together.
Why did my dressing separate?

That's completely normal. Simply shake or whisk the vinaigrette before serving to bring it back together.
What can I serve this vinaigrette with?

It's delicious on green salads, spinach salads, grilled chicken, roasted vegetables, pasta salads, and even as a marinade for chicken or pork.