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

☐ 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar

☐ 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil

☐ 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

☐ 1 to 2 cloves garlic, minced

☐ 1 teaspoon honey

☐ 1/2 teaspoon salt

☐ 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1. Combine the Ingredients

Add the balsamic vinegar, extra-virgin olive oil, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, honey, salt, and black pepper to a small bowl or mason jar.

2. Mix the Dressing

Whisk the ingredients together until smooth and well blended. If using a mason jar, secure the lid tightly and shake vigorously for 30 to 60 seconds until the dressing is fully emulsified.

3. Taste and Adjust

Taste the vinaigrette and adjust the seasoning if needed. Add a little more honey for extra sweetness or a splash of balsamic vinegar for more tang.

4. Chill (Optional)

For the best flavor, refrigerate the vinaigrette for 15 to 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to blend together.

5. Serve

Drizzle over your favorite salads, grilled vegetables, chicken, or roasted vegetables. Shake or whisk again before serving if the dressing separates.

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

Connie Perry Recipes-HOney Mustard Vinaigrette

🔥 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.