Honey Dijon Vinaigrette

If you enjoy making your own salad dressings (and you already know that I do!), this honey dijon vinaigrette is a great one to keep on hand. It’s made with simple ingredients from the pantry and fridge, it’s quick to make, full of terrific flavor, and works with just about anything—from simple side salads to grilled chicken or roasted vegetables.

horizontal photo of vinaigrette in jar next to salad

All you need are a few basic ingredients: olive oil, vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper. Everything gets added to a jar and shaken until it comes together. That really is it. There’s no whisking, no blender, and no mess.

The flavor is tangy from the vinegar, a little sweet from the honey, and just bold enough thanks to the mustard. You can adjust the honey if you want it to be a bit sweeter or use a little more Dijon for a stronger kick. I usually use white balsamic vinegar because it’s smooth and a little sweet, but apple cider vinegar works great too.

ladle of salad dressing over jar on wooden table

You already know that a homemade honey mustard vinaigrette is going to taste so much better than anything you can grab off the shelf at the store. However, I honestly can’t think of a single homemade salad dressing for which that isn’t the truth.

You’re certain to find several homemade dressings in my fridge at any given time. From classic ranch dressing (with almost 2,000 comments and 5-star reviews!) to this smoky, slightly spicy blackened ranch, dill pickle ranch dressing, or this spicy green chile ranch (just like Dion’s – for those of us who live too far away to keep it on hand) there isn’t a ranch dressing or dip that my family doesn’t love.

Whatever you’re craving, there is a better-than-store-bought homemade dressing to satisfy your taste buds. Balsamic vinaigrette, zesty Italian dressing, creamy poppyseed, and dozens more are waiting to be tried.

Servings: 16

Combine the olive oil, vinegar, 3 tablespoons of honey, mustard, salt, and pepper in a jar and close with a lid. Shake to combine. Taste the dressing and adjust salt, pepper, or honey as desired.
The dressing may be stored in an airtight container at room temperature or in the refrigerator for up to a week.

Alternatively, all the ingredients may be combined in a blender and pulsed until emulsified.

Calories: 78kcal · Carbohydrates: 4g · Protein: 0.1g · Fat: 7g · Saturated Fat: 1g · Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g · Monounsaturated Fat: 5g · Sodium: 95mg · Potassium: 11mg · Fiber: 0.1g · Sugar: 4g · Vitamin A: 2IU · Vitamin C: 0.03mg · Calcium: 3mg · Iron: 0.1mg