Honey Dijon Vinaigrette is a beloved salad dressing for a reason. This simple yet flavorful combination of sweet honey and tangy Dijon mustard creates a versatile dressing that complements a wide variety of salads. It's perfect for topping your favorite greens, roasted vegetables, or even grilled chicken.
This recipe is especially appealing for its ease of preparation, requiring just a handful of pantry-staple ingredients and minimal whisking to create a restaurant-quality dressing at home.
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Why You'll Love This Recipe
Our Honey Dijon Vinaigrette Salad Dressing is a delightful and versatile condiment that will elevate your salads and create a delicious flavor profile for any dish. This simple yet flavorful dressing combines the sweetness of honey, tanginess of Dijon mustard, and richness of olive oil to create a harmonious balance.
- Versatility: This dressing pairs well with a variety of salads, meats, and vegetables.
- Easy to make: With just a few simple ingredients, you can whip up this dressing in minutes.
- Flavorful: The combination of honey, Dijon mustard, and olive oil creates a delicious and satisfying taste.
Whether you're drizzling it over a fresh green salad or using it as a marinade for grilled chicken, this vinaigrette is sure to satisfy your taste buds.
Ingredients You'll Need
This easy salad dressing recipe uses ingredients you likely already have on hand, making it a great go-to dressing option. You'll need extra virgin olive oil, Dijon mustard, honey, apple cider vinegar, dried thyme, salt, and freshly ground black pepper.
Full ingredient amounts and preparation instructions are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.
How To Make Honey Dijon Vinaigrette
This salad dressing recipe is especially appealing for its ease of preparation, requiring just a handful of pantry-staple ingredients and minimal whisking to create a restaurant-quality dressing at home.
Made with just a few everyday ingredients, this recipe comes together in minutes. The combination of sweet honey, tangy Dijon mustard, and acidic vinegar creates a well-rounded and flavorful dressing.
Not only is this a terrific salad dressing, but it also does double duty as a marinade or basting sauce for meats or vegetables on the grill!
Measure Ingredients Into A Bowl
- Add the extra virgin olive oil and the honey to a bowl.
- Add the whole grain mustard, Dijon mustard, minced shallots, and salt and pepper to the olive oil and honey.
Whisk To Blend
- Using a whisk, blend well until the dressing is emulsified.
- Taste and adjust seasonings, as desired.
- Cover and set aside until ready to use.
Serving Suggestions
This Honey Dijon Vinaigrette is perfect on a bed of mixed greens, spinach salad, or a chopped salad with grilled chicken or fish. Dress roasted vegetables like broccoli, Brussels sprouts, or asparagus with this vinaigrette for a flavorful side dish.
Use Honey Dijon Vinaigrette as a marinade for chicken, pork, or tofu before grilling, baking, or pan-frying.
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Substitutions
Here are a few delicious variations or substitutions when making this Honey Dijon Vinaigrette recipe.
- If you don't have honey, you can substitute it with maple syrup or agave nectar in a 1:1 ratio.
- In a pinch, you can use white wine vinegar or lemon juice instead of white balsamic vinegar.
Tips for Success
Here are a few tips for making this Honey Dijon Vinaigrette recipe:
- For the best flavor, use good quality extra virgin olive oil and Dijon mustard.
- The key to a well-balanced vinaigrette is emulsification, where the oil and vinegar are evenly distributed. Whisking vigorously or using a tight-fitting lid and shaking can help achieve this.
- Once you've whisked the dressing together, be sure to taste it and adjust the seasonings to your preference. You may need to add more honey, Dijon mustard, vinegar, salt, or pepper to achieve your desired flavor profile.
Storage Options
- Store leftover Honey Dijon Vinaigrette in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
- Shake well before serving, as the ingredients may separate over time.
Equipment
Equipment can have a big impact on how a recipe turns out. Below are some of my favorite pieces of equipment that I use when making this recipe.
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Frequently Asked Questions
While olive oil is the classic choice for Honey Dijon Vinaigrette, you can substitute it with another neutral-flavored oil like avocado oil, canola oil, or grapeseed oil.
Absolutely! This recipe can easily be doubled or tripled to make a larger batch. Just be sure to store leftover dressing in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
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Honey Dijon Vinaigrette Salad Dressing
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoon honey preferably local
- 1 tablespoon whole grain mustard
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 3 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoon white balsamic vinegar or rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon shallots finely minced
- Sea salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine honey, both mustards, olive oil, white balsamic vinegar, and shallots in a small, non-reactive bowl.2 tablespoon honey, 1 tablespoon whole grain mustard, 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, 3 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, 2 tablespoon white balsamic vinegar, 1 tablespoon shallots
- Season with salt and black pepper, to taste, and whisk to combine.Sea salt, Black pepper
- Taste and adjust seasonings, as desired.
- Cover and set aside until ready to use.
Notes
- For the best flavor, use good quality extra virgin olive oil and Dijon mustard.
- The key to a well-balanced vinaigrette is emulsification, where the oil and vinegar are evenly distributed. Whisking vigorously or using a tight-fitting lid and shaking can help achieve this.
- Once you've whisked the dressing together, be sure to taste it and adjust the seasonings to your preference. You may need to add more honey, Dijon mustard, vinegar, salt, or pepper to achieve your desired flavor profile.
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