This simple, homemade honey mustard vinaigrette dressing takes just minutes to make using pantry staples you likely already have on hand!
Every time I share a salad dressing recipe I wax poetic about the fact that my beautiful mom always made vinaigrettes from scratch. She never bought store-bought dressing. Well, why stop now?
Mom – you are the best! I’m so glad you showed me at a young age how easy it is to whisk together a fast and easy homemade salad dressing on a busy weeknight.
This honey mustard vinaigrette is always a family favorite due to the sweet and tangy flavor combinations. Made with just five simple ingredients, the dressing is as simple as whisking together honey, dijon mustard, lemon juice, olive oil, and a little salt and pepper.
Frequently asked questions:
How long does fresh salad dressing keep for?
You should be able to keep it in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Can you replace lemon juice with apple cider vinegar?
It’s not recommended as the apple cider vinegar would be too strong. I would try rice vinegar and use half the amount of lemon juice and add from there to taste.
What can salad dressing be used for?
It could be used as a honey mustard dip for chicken tenders or used as a dip for roasted sweet potatoes.
If you’re looking for other salad dressing options I’d encourage you to check out would be my Lemon Garlic Dijon Vinaigrette or Lemon Tahini Salad Dressing.
Your fork is waiting.
Honey Mustard Vinaigrette Salad Dressing
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons dijon mustard
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 lemon juiced (about 1/4 cup)
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Place all ingredients in a resealable glass jar and shake well. Check for seasoning and adjust accordingly.
- Serve over salad greens immediately or store in an air-tight refrigerated container for up to 10 days.
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Looks great, but could you make this recipe pinnacle with Pinterest? Thank you!
Hi Liz- The pinterest plugin broke for 48 hours but has been restored! We were waiting for the developer to fix it. All set now! Sorry about that!! https://pinterest.com/thelemonbowl
Just a question. Can I use this in a stirfry or as a marinade for chickent?
YES! Great idea!
I can’t eat store bought dressings because of food and chemical intolerances so I was so happy to find this recipe! Super easy and better than anything found in the store! Delicious! Thank you!
I’m happy you found this Linda! I have TONS of other salad dressings you should check out! https://thelemonbowl.com/salad/
Delicious! This will become one of my “regular” recipes! Truly transforms a dull salad into a winner!
I’m so glad you like it Amy!
This sounds delicious and I plan to make it right away. How do you think avocado oil would work? That’s what I have on hand.
Yes that would be great!
Amazing flavor! Just made a double batch to go with dinner tonight and lunch later this week. Such amazing flavor, I really love the lemon juice as opposed to using only vinegar! Perfect t flavor. We diced up a clove of garlic and a few thin slices of shallots. Hit it with the emerson blender and called it golden!
I’m so glad you like it Cyndi!
This is so delicious and very easy to make. Thank you so much for posting.
So glad you enjoyed!
How long would this last in the fridge if made a head of time?
At least 4-5 days!
5 stars from me! This is such a great recipe I have it posted on the side of my fridge all the time, I love it for many reasons. It is a good dip for chicken tenders, great dressing for green salads and it is great to serve as a dip with roasted sweet potatoes. This is a true winner, thank so much for posting it!! For those who love honey mustard dips for chicken and salad dressings you will especially like this one I predict. I usually double the recipe and keep extra in the fridge because I use it all the time.
I’m so happy you love it Laura!!! What a great idea to keep it posted near your fridge!
Hey there, just wondering can you replace the lemon juice with apple cider vinegar?
I wouldn’t do that as the apple cider vinegar would be too strong. I would use rice vinegar and use half the amount of lemon juice and add from there to taste. :)
THANK YOU! I love this – I was out of money and had to make salad dressing, found your recipe and I am soooo happy! Bless you and your mother ; )
Awww I’m with my mom right now and just shared your note with her!! So glad you found it! I have tons of salad dressing recipes – be sure to check them out!
This was by far the very best Honey Mustard Dressing I have made yet, I did add a little extra honey but everything else the same. Served it over a lettuce & kale salad with toasted pecans and feta cheese with some Rosemary chicken, perfect!
Oh I’m so glad you enjoyed it!!! I need to make it again!
I will be making it often, I have shared with my sister who I think will love it too ++++ I shared it on Twitter so you know I’m a fan..LOL!
its such a simple delicious looking recipe…but do i use simple olive oil or Extra virgin olive oil..pls let me now
I would use extra virgin! Enjoy!
This has many of my favorite flavors! Lemon ev-er-y-thing, and mustard is such an incredible ingredient that can really transform a dish, in my opinion. I plan to make this asap and will keep extra on hand!
YES! I’m such a lemon everything person haha!! xo
Honey mustard vinaigrette is my go-to salad dressing of choice when I’m ordering out! And to think I’ve never made it at home…SHAME ON ME. That’s changing NOW.
Girl that needs to change now!
Homemade Dressings the best!
I completely agree friend!
I love this recipe! Can’t wait to try the dressing. Homemade dressings are so much healthier for you! i
I totally agree Megan! Thank you!
This is my favorite dressing to make. I love to use it on Salads, but I also use it as a marinate for chicken prior to grilling – It’s so good!
So good and easy right?
Liz this looks awesome! I’m a HUGE fan of anything honey mustard and I already have all of these ingredients. Winning. My salad today is gonna be EPIC! :)
I am a mustard addict myself!! :)