This easy honey dijon vinaigrette comes together in 5 minutes with just 6 pantry ingredients. It stores great and is amazing on salads, wraps, or drizzled over veggies.
At this point most of you know that I prefer to make my own salad dressings. This NEW honey dijon vinaigrette recipe has actually been my go-to for years. I am so excited to finally share this homemade vinaigrette dressing with you all. You are going to LOVE it! No more store bought dressing!
You may also want to try this kale salad dressing or this robust Italian dressing or this raspberry vinaigrette.
This dijon dressing recipe is so easy to whip up with simple ingredients like dijon mustard, olive oil, honey, vinegar and lemon. All you have to do is add all of the vinaigrette ingredients to a mason jar and shake it up to mix. Then pour it over your favorite salad or cooked veggies, and enjoy!
Plus, it doubles as a marinade for chicken or pork!
Why You’ll love this dijon dressing recipe
- Perfect on any salad, wrap or drizzled over steamed veggies
- Ready in 5 minutes
- Just 6 simple ingredients
- Healthy – dairy free, gluten free, and refined sugar free
- Stores great!
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Ingredients and Substitutions
You only need a few simple ingredients to make this incredible homemade honey dijon dressing. Here is what you’ll need:
- Dijon mustard – just basic dijon mustard, use your favorite brand. I love Mallies brand.
- Honey – adds a nice sweet element to cut through the acidity of the mustard and vinegar. Any brand of honey is fine. Maple syrup or agave can also be substituted for the honey but will alter the flavor slightly.
- Olive oil – adds some fruity notes and also helps the dressing to emulsify when mixed. There is really no substitute for olive oil in salad dressing, especially a vinaigrette. You want to use a good quality organic olive oil where the only ingredients are extra virgin olive oil.
- Apple cider vinegar – gives the dijon vinaigrette à nice zippy flavor.
- Lemon juice – gives the dressing a nice bright taste. You can use fresh squeezed or bottled lemon juice. Although, fresh squeezed is always best.
- Salt and pepper – to help blend all of the flavors together.
Recommended Kitchen Tools
- Measuring cups + Measuring spoons
- Mason jar or bowl with whisk
How To Make Homemade Honey Dijon Vinaigrette
Here is a summary for how to make this vinaigrette recipe with step by step instructions and photos. Get the complete list of recipe ingredients, instructions and nutrition in the recipe card at the bottom of this post.
Add all of the vinaigrette ingredients to a mason jar fitted with lid. Shake well to emulsify.
Use immediately or store for later use.
This homemade dijon dressing is tangy, sweet and packed with amazing flavors. You will love it on any salad or drizzled over cooked veggies.
Recipe Tips For The Best Results
- Use a good quality olive oil with great flavor.
- Fresh lemon juice adds a wonderful bright flavor to the dressing.
- Shake well to emulsify (blend) all of the ingredients until slightly creamy.
- Double the recipe for a larger batch to have on hand all week long.
- For a creamy dijon vinaigrette add 2 tablespoons of mayo.
How To Store Homemade Dijon Vinaigrette Dressing
- Store this honey dijon vinaigrette in a mason jar fitted tightly with a lid (you can use the same one you mixed it in) in the refrigerator for up to 10 days.
- When you are ready to use it, give it a good shake or stir to wake it up a bit. I also like to add a splash of fresh lemon juice for brightness.
FAQs
Yes, this vinaigrette dressing is very healthy since it is made with all good ingredients, is dairy free, light, and gluten free. Plus, it is refined sugar free as well.
You can use maple syrup or agave in place of the honey if you prefer to although it may alter the flavor of the dressing slightly.
While yellow or stone ground mustard will work, it does not have the same tangy, spicy flavors of dijon mustard. Dijon mustard is also creamier in texture.
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Easy Honey Dijon Vinaigrette
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 cup of dressing 1x
- Diet: Gluten Free
Description
This easy honey dijon vinaigrette recipe comes together in 5 minutes with 6 simple ingredients. It has the perfect blend of tangy and sweet flavors and is great on any salad, veggies or used as a marinade for chicken or pork.
Ingredients
- ¼ cup Apple cider vinegar
- ¼ cup Olive oil
- 2 tablepsoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 1–2 tablespoons honey
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- Measure out ingredients.
- Add all of the vinaigrette ingredients to the mason jar fitted with a lid.
- Cover tightly and shake well to emulsify – about 15-20 seconds. Stir if any ingredients seem to be stuck on the bottom of the jar and then shake again.
- Use immediately on your favorite salads or cooked veggies or store for later use. See storing tips in the notes section.
Notes
- Use a good quality olive oil.
- Fresh lemon juice will have the best flavor.
- Shake the dressing vigorously in a mason jar fitted tightly with a lid or add the ingredients to a bowl and whisk to fully combine.
- Store leftover salad dressing in a mason jar or airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 10 days. When ready to use, shake it up and add a splash of lemon to brighten it up.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dressings and Sauce
- Method: Shaken
- Cuisine: American
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