This Honey Vinaigrette recipe is simple, flavorful, and easy to put together any time you need to add some subtle sweet and tanginess to a salad. And the best part is that you probably already have all of the ingredients on hand!
The Best Honey Vinaigrette
Homemade salad dressings are the easiest way to boost the freshness and flavor levels in any salad. This homemade dressing adds just a touch of sweetness to any simple garden salad, but goes especially well on our carrot salad. And we love store-bought dressings for when we’re tight on time, but when we always make the homemade version when possible
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What You Will Need
- honey – A natural way to add sweetness to any homemade salad dressing.
- extra virgin olive oil – A nice mild base. Avocado or canola oil could work well too.
- white wine vinegar – Adds some tang.
- dijon mustard – A pantry staple that brings so much flavor.
- lemon juice – Brings the best fresh flavors and acidity.
- kosher salt – Just a pinch of salt to allow other ingredients to shine their brightest.
How To Make Honey Vinaigrette
Start by gathering and measuring all of your ingredients. Then place everything into a small glass jar or bowl.
Give it all a good mix and enjoy over your favorite salad. We love storing this in a small mason jar. Just give it a good shake to ensure that all of the ingredients incorporate and enjoy.
What Salads Go Well With Honey Vinaigrette
We personally love this it on our carrot salad. It provides the perfect balance of sweetness in contrast to the creamy texture of the goat cheese and crunchy carrots. You could also enjoy it with a variety of simple side salads that use fresh herbs.
Recipe FAQs and Tips
- Is vinaigrette a healthy dressing? Vinaigrettes tend to be on the lighter side as they are usually dairy free. Scroll down to the recipe card for the full recipe and to see if this dressing meets your nutritional needs.
- What is honey vinaigrette? It’s a simple dressing made of honey, oil, vinegar, and various other add-ins depending on what recipe you use.
- Do honey and vinegar go together? The flavor profiles of these two ingredients provide a nice balance. The sour and tangy flavor of vinegar is dialed in by the sweetness of honey, providing a harmonious combination of flavors.
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Honey Vinaigrette
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dressing
- Method: Counter Top
- Cuisine: American
Description
Our super simple Honey Vinaigrette recipe is a homemade dressing made with only 5 real ingredients in 5 minutes!
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- pinch of kosher salt
Instructions
- Put all of the ingredients in a small bowl and whisk to combine.
- Enjoy over your favorite salad recipe – we love it with our Carrot Salad!
Notes
- Storage: make this dressing ahead of time or store leftover dressing in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week. You may need to let it sit at room temperature for a bit and give it another mix before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 Tbs
- Calories: 187
- Sugar: 17.4 g
- Sodium: 343.7 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Carbohydrates: 17.6 g
- Protein: 0.1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
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