Honey Dijon Balsamic Vinaigrette
Elevate your salads with this quick and easy Honey Dijon Balsamic Vinaigrette, a flavorful homemade dressing that’s ready in just 5 minutes! Crafted with pantry staples like rich balsamic vinegar, smooth extra-virgin olive oil, sweet honey, zesty Dijon mustard, and fresh minced garlic, this vinaigrette strikes the perfect balance of tangy, sweet, and savory flavors. Emulsified to perfection with a simple whisk or shake, it’s a versatile addition to leafy greens, roasted vegetables, or grain bowls. Plus, it’s easy to customize to your taste! Made fresh in minutes, this dressing can be stored in the refrigerator for up to a week, making it your go-to recipe for healthier, more delicious meals. Perfect for meal preppers and salad lovers alike!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons Balsamic vinegar
- 6 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
- 2 teaspoons Honey
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1 clove Garlic
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
Instructions
Peel and finely mince the garlic clove.
In a small bowl or jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the balsamic vinegar, olive oil, honey, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper.
Whisk the ingredients together vigorously until fully emulsified, or secure the lid on the jar and shake well until the mixture is smooth and combined.
Taste the vinaigrette and adjust seasoning as needed, adding more honey for sweetness, Dijon mustard for tanginess, or salt and pepper to taste.
Serve immediately or refrigerate in an airtight container for up to one week. Shake or whisk again before serving if the ingredients separate.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
830 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 86.0 g | 110% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.0 g | 60% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1423 mg | 62% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 20.8 g | 8% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.2 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.7 g | ||
| Protein | 0.6 g | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 30 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 0.9 mg | 5% | |
| Potassium | 135 mg | 3% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
