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Honey Mustard Vinaigrette

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03/26/2025

This simple, homemade honey mustard vinaigrette dressing takes just minutes to make using pantry staples you likely already have on hand!

Drizzling honey mustard vinaigrette over salad.

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This Honey Mustard Vinaigrette is always a family favorite due to the sweet and tangy flavor combination, and how versatile it is! Made with just five simple ingredients, it tastes great as both a salad dressing and a dipping sauce. I’m so happy my mom taught me how easy it is to make salad dressings at home, and once you learn this quick and easy recipe, you’ll never buy store-bought again!

Ingredients

Honey: Naturally sweet, it pairs wonderfully with the tang of the mustard for a well balanced taste.
Dijon mustard: Tangy, sharp, with a bit of spice, it’s stronger than typical mustard. You could also use a brown or grainy mustard.
Garlic: Nutty, spicy, strong flavor that is delicious with salads (or really anything).
Olive oil: Adds volume to the dressing while blending with ingredients to combine it all in cohesive dressing.
Lemon juice: Bright, acidic flavor that adds fresh citrus to the dressing.

How to Make Honey Mustard Vinaigrette

Start your honey mustard vinaigrette by adding honey to a medium or small bowl.

Then add your dijon mustard.

Next use a microplane to grate the garlic into the bowl.

Then slowly add the olive oil, whisking all the while to emulsify the oil into the dressing.

Add the lemon juice, making sure to catch any seeds.

Then finish with a sprinkle of salt and pepper.

Give it another strong whisking to make sure it’s fully combined.

Serve over your favorite green salad or alongside vegetables as a dipping sauce, and enjoy your Honey Mustard Vinaigrette!

Frequently asked questions

How long does homemade salad dressing keep for?

You should be able to keep it in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.

Can you replace lemon juice with apple cider vinegar?

I wouldn’t recommended it, 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.

Is honey dijon the same as dijon?

Honey dijon is going to be much sweeter and a bit milder than just plain dijon.

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Honey Mustard Vinaigrette

Liz Della Croce

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This simple, homemade honey dijon vinaigrette recipe takes just minutes to make using pantry staples you likely already have on hand!

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Prep Time 5

Total Time 5

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6

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Equipment

Small Mason Jars

Instructions

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Place all ingredients in a resealable glass jar and shake well, or in a bowl and whisk well. Check for seasoning and adjust accordingly.
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Serve over salad greens immediately or store in an air-tight refrigerated container for up to 10 days.

Nutrition

Calories: 107kcalCarbohydrates: 6.4gProtein: 0.1gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 1.2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7.8gSodium: 120mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 6g

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