Elevate your salads and roasted veggies with this luscious Honey Dressing, a perfect blend of sweet, tangy, and savory flavors that will become a staple in your kitchen. Featuring the natural sweetness of honey paired with the sharp zing of Dijon mustard and apple cider vinegar, this dressing achieves a smooth, restaurant-quality finish when emulsified with extra virgin olive oil. Fresh lemon juice and a hint of garlic bring bright, aromatic notes, while salt and black pepper round out the seasoning for a balanced taste. Ready in just 5 minutes, this versatile dressing not only enhances leafy greens but also works beautifully as a marinade or drizzle over grilled proteins. Store it in your fridge for up to a week to enjoy homemade goodness anytime! Keywords: Honey Dressing, sweet and tangy salad dressing, homemade vinaigrette, easy dressing recipe, honey vinaigrette.
Peel and mince the garlic clove finely.
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the honey, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, and lemon juice.
Whisk the mixture until the honey is completely dissolved and the ingredients are well combined.
Slowly pour the extra virgin olive oil into the bowl while continuously whisking to emulsify the dressing.
Add the minced garlic, salt, and black pepper to the bowl.
Whisk again to ensure all ingredients are thoroughly mixed and the dressing is smooth.
Taste the dressing and adjust seasoning if necessary.
Transfer the honey dressing to a sealable jar or bottle for storage.
Refrigerate the dressing for up to 1 week, shaking well before each use.
Calories |
2158 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 227.1 g | 291% | |
| Saturated Fat | 32.0 g | 160% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1530 mg | 67% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 54.4 g | 20% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.3 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 52.1 g | ||
| Protein | 0.6 g | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 14 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 0.6 mg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 90 mg | 2% | |
*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.