If you’re stuck in a salad rut, this honey-dijon vinaigrette will add a burst of flavor to your regular routine. You can stir it together in just minutes and drizzle it over your favorite salad ingredients. It also makes a delicious dipping sauce for baked chicken nuggets, pretzels, and more. (Try the creamy variation for a thicker sauce!)
Ingredients You’ll Need
The star of this show is Dijon mustard, which pairs perfectly with extra virgin olive oil, apple cider vinegar, and honey. If you need a vegan recipe, swap the honey for maple syrup, instead. While it may seem like an unlikely combination, adding a touch of fresh ginger to this salad dressing warms up the flavor and will make eating salads more appealing, even when it’s cold outside. I’d say this ingredient is optional, but it really adds a “wow” factor to the flavor, so I hope you’ll try it. Adding a tablespoon of fresh lemon juice to this dressing will brighten things up, but if you don’t have lemons on hand, it will still be delicious without it.
How to Make Honey Dijon Dressing
In a 12-ounce mason jar add the extra-virgin olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, mustard, lemon juice, garlic, ginger, and salt. Use a spoon or whisk to stir the dressing until it looks evenly mixed. (Or secure the lid on the jar and shake well.) Taste the dressing and make any adjustments, as needed. You can add a pinch of black pepper for extra spice, or a little more honey if you like a sweeter dressing. Serve the dressing right away over a bowl of your favorite greens, or store it in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. This recipe makes a little over a 1/2 cup of dressing, so feel free to double it if you plan on eating lots of salad this week. The dressing will thicken when chilled, but it will become runny again as it comes to room temperature. (Run the sealed jar under hot water if you want it to warm up quickly again.) Looking for more salad dressing recipes? Try Creamy Tahini Dressing, Apple Cider Vinaigrette, Champagne Vinaigrette, or Pesto Salad Dressing for more ideas. If you try this Honey Dijon Dressing recipe, please leave a comment and star rating below letting me know how you like it.
