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    Homemade Honey Mustard Vinaigrette Dressing

    Published: Feb 18, 2021 · Modified: Jul 22, 2022 by Radwa · This post may contain affiliate links. 3 Comments

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    Honey mustard vinaigrette is an easy homemade salad dressing that can be made with lots of variations.

    The main ingredients in making vinaigrette are oil and vinegar, and you can add as many ingredients to them as you like, such as herbs, mustard, garlic, or honey.

    Homemade Honey Mustard Vinaigrette Dressing

    Once you start making a homemade salad dressing, you won’t go back to store-bought ones because it is much better, fresher, cheaper, healthier, and easy to make.

    This recipe I am sharing today is my Easy Vinaigrette recipe. It is a perfectly balanced dressing that makes almost any salad more delicious, and it can be made in less than five minutes.

    What is Vinaigrette?

    It is a particular type of salad dressing that is oil and vinegar based. There are so many recipes for making vinaigrette with lots of different flavours. 

    Honey Mustard Vinaigrette ingredients

    • Vinegar: I used apple cider vinegar, but you can use any kind of vinegar you like.
    • Olive oil: It is the base of any salad dressing, so try to use the best quality olive oil. I use extra version olive oil. 
    • Dijon mustard: It gives a nice flavour to this dressing recipe and helps it to stabilize.
    • Maple syrup: To give some sweetness which helps balance the vinegar’s acidity. You can use honey if you want.
    • Garlic
    • Salt and pepper

    How to Make the Best Honey Mustard Vinaigrette Dressing?

    Combine all the ingredients in a small bowl or jar.

    Combine all the ingredients in a small bowl or jar, stir well using a whisk and pour over the salad then serve.

    Or you can put all the ingredients in a jar and screw on the lid then shake the jar firmly for a few seconds until everything combines together. 

    Homemade Honey Mustard Vinaigrette Dressing

    Top Tips:

    • You can replace the vinegar with lemon juice; that will work fine in this recipe.
    • Add some fresh herbs (finely chopped) such as thyme, oregano, or parsley to give this salad dressing a nice flavour. 
    • You can also add dried herbs with a pinch of chilli powder if you like.
    • Before you pour the vinaigrette on the salad, make sure to taste it and adjust the salt.
    • Vinaigrette may solidify in the fridge; the best thing to do about that is to leave it at room temperature for 5-10 minutes to liquefy the oil again. 
    Homemade Honey Mustard Vinaigrette Dressing

    Recipe FAQs

    What is the perfect ratio of oil to vinegar in making vinaigrette?

    The best ratio for me is 3-to-1; three parts oil to one part vinegar. However, you can change it according to your personal preference.

    What is the best vinegar to use in making this recipe?

    I prefer to use apple cider vinegar in making this salad dressing recipe, but you can use balsamic vinegar, rice vinegar, apple cider vinegar, or malt vinegar. All will give a good result.

    What is the best oil to use in making this recipe?

    You can use any oil you prefer, such as corn oil, sunflower oil, vegetable oil, or olive oil. You can also use a wholesomer oil such as peanut oil, avocado oil, or walnut oil.

    Is this oil and vinegar dressing healthy?

    Actually, compared with using mayonnaise in making salad dressing, I found this oil and vinegar dressing is a healthier option, especially with using a healthy oil such as avocado or extra version olive oil.

    How to store the leftover?

    Store leftover in a container in the fridge for 5-6 days. Don't forget to shake well before using.

    Different Variations

    Below are some excellent ideas and varieties.

    Balsamic Vinaigrette:

    Is a wonderful blend of tangy, sweet, and savoury. It can go well with almost any salad. Leftovers can be stored for up to four days in the fridge, and it only needs four ingredients.

    The ratio of vinegar to oil in making this recipe could be:

    • 1:1 ratio of vinegar to oil: If you like it to be a bit tangy.
    • 1:2 ratio of vinegar to oil: Mild
    • 1:3 ratio of vinegar to oil: Very mild

    Raspberry Vinaigrette:

    Using Raspberry vinegar will make the dressing taste amazing. You can also make it from scratch using fresh raspberries. This Raspberry Vinaigrette is really nice; it is super tasty, creamy, and sweet. Also, it doesn't need any oil because it has fresh raspberry in it. 

    Use the blender to blend the following ingredients:

    • 1 cup fresh raspberries
    • ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
    • ¼ cup basil fresh
    • 2 tablespoons maple syrup 
    • ¼ teaspoon dijon mustard
    • ¼ cup water

    Lemon Vinaigrette:

    This salad dressing is loaded with lemon flavours. It is perfect for adding to any salads or roasted vegetables. To make this lemon dressing just replace the vinegar with lemon juice and add some herbs such as dried thyme.

    Lemon and Mint Vinaigrette:

    It has a lovely tangy and minty flavour, and it is so creamy. To make it just mix the following ingredients:

    • ¼ cup lemon juice, the zest of a lemon
    • ½ cup greek yoghurt
    • 1 tablespoon chopped mint
    • ¼ teaspoon of white pepper
    • ½ cup good quality olive oil.

    Chilli Orange Vinaigrette:

    To make this salad dressing mix the following ingredients:

    • ½ cup of good quality olive oil
    • 1 garlic clove (crushed)
    • The juice of 1 orange
    • ½ teaspoon chilli powder
    • 1 tablespoon English mustard
    • 1 tablespoon maple syrup 
    • ½ teaspoon cumin powder

    Lime and Ginger Vinaigrette:

    This salad dressing is amazing, especially with a green salad, to make it mix the following ingredients:

    • 3 tablespoon lime juice
    • 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
    • ½ cup of good quality olive oil
    • 2 tablespoon sweet chili sauce 
    • ⅛ teaspoon salt

    Mint and Yoghurt Vinaigrette:

    This one is better to make and serve fresh. 
    To make it, mix: 

    • ½ cup plain yoghurt
    • 1 teaspoon dried mint
    • 3 tablespoon of lemon juice
    • ¼ teaspoon of salt
    • And a pinch of ground black pepper
    Easy Vinaigrette recipe

    Tools used in making this recipe:

    Small bowl: Use to combine all the ingredients.
    Whisk: Used in whisking all the ingredients well.
    Jar: To store the salad dressing in.

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    Homemade Honey Mustard Vinaigrette Dressing

    Honey mustard vinaigrette is an easy homemade salad dressing that can be made with lots of variations. The main ingredients are oil and vinegar, and you can add herbs, mustard, garlic, or honey.
    Course Salad dressing
    Cuisine British
    Prep Time 5 minutes minutes
    Total Time 5 minutes minutes
    Servings 12 tablespoons
    Calories 86kcal
    Author Radwa

    Equipment

    • Measuring spoons
    • Measuring cups
    • Garlic press

    Ingredients

    • ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
    • 2 cloves garlic, minced
    • 3 tablespoon cider vinegar
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
    • 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
    • 1 tablespoon maple syrup

    Instructions

    • Combine all the ingredients in a small bowl or jar, stir well using a whisk and pour over the salad then serve.
      Or you can put all the ingredients in a jar and screw on the lid then shake the jar firmly for a few seconds until everything combines together. 

    Notes

    • You can replace the vinegar with lemon juice; that will work fine in this recipe.
    • Add some fresh herbs (finely chopped) such as thyme, oregano, or parsley to give this salad dressing a nice flavour. 
    • You can also add dried herbs with a pinch of chilli powder if you like.
    • Before you pour the vinaigrette on the salad, make sure to taste it and adjust the salt.
    • Vinaigrette may solidify in the fridge; the best thing to do about that is to leave it at room temperature for 5-10 minutes to liquefy the oil again. 

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1tablespoon | Calories: 86kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 63mg | Potassium: 11mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 1mg
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    Comments

    1. Sonia

      March 18, 2021 at 1:07 pm

      5 stars
      Thanks for this wonderful basic vinaigrette recipe. It’s exactly how I like it. I made this recipe, and it made my salad so delicious and flavourful. I used white vinegar in making the recipe, but next time I will use balsamic vinegar.

      Reply
    2. Anna

      March 18, 2021 at 10:24 am

      5 stars
      This salad dressing is fantastic! I made it with balsamic vinegar and added honey instead of maple syrup, and the dressing was amazing!! I loved it.

      Reply
    3. Wendy

      March 18, 2021 at 10:17 am

      5 stars
      I made this recipe; it is so good. I added some brown sugar too.

      Reply

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