Honey Dijon Vinaigrette Recipe
This honey Dijon vinaigrette recipe is sweet, tangy, and smooth, with extra-virgin olive oil, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, and honey. It takes just five minutes and works beautifully with salads, grain bowls, roasted vegetables, and grilled chicken.
Ingredients
- 80 ml extra virgin olive oil
- 40 ml apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoon honey
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Add 80 ml extra virgin olive oil, 40 ml apple cider vinegar, 1 tbsp Dijon mustard, 2 tbsp honey, ¼ tsp salt, and ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper to a small jar or bowl.
- Secure the lid tightly and shake for 20–30 seconds, until the ingredients are fully combined and the vinaigrette looks smooth.
- Taste the dressing. Add a small amount of honey for more sweetness or a splash of apple cider vinegar for a sharper flavour.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate in the sealed jar until needed. Shake well again before serving.
Notes
Flavour Balance: I prefer this vinaigrette with a noticeable tang, but you can add another teaspoon of honey if you enjoy a sweeter dressing.
Natural Separation: The olive oil and vinegar will gradually separate as the dressing sits. This is completely normal; shake the jar again before using it.
After Refrigerating: Extra-virgin olive oil can thicken in the fridge. Leave the dressing at room temperature for 10–15 minutes, then shake it until smooth and pourable.
Yield and Storage: This recipe makes approximately ⅔ cup, or eight servings of about 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon each. Store it in a sealed jar in the refrigerator for up to seven days.
Nutrition
Calories: 99kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Sodium: 94mg | Potassium: 10mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 2IU | Vitamin C: 0.03mg | Calcium: 2mg | Iron: 0.1mg
