Print

Easy Classic Balsamic Vinaigrette Recipe with Honey and Dijon Dressing

easy classic balsamic vinaigrette - featured image
Print Recipe

A quick and easy balsamic vinaigrette with a perfect balance of tangy balsamic vinegar, sweet honey, and a mustardy kick from Dijon. Ideal for salads, roasted veggies, and more.

Ingredients

Scale
  • ¼ cup (60 ml) balsamic vinegar
  • ⅓ cup (80 ml) extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon (15 ml) Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon (15 ml) honey
  • 1 small clove garlic, minced (optional)
  • ½ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper (or to taste)

Instructions

  1. Gather your ingredients. Measure out ¼ cup (60 ml) balsamic vinegar, ⅓ cup (80 ml) extra virgin olive oil, 1 tablespoon (15 ml) Dijon mustard, and 1 tablespoon (15 ml) honey. If using garlic, mince 1 small clove finely.
  2. Add vinegar, mustard, honey, minced garlic, salt (½ teaspoon), and black pepper (¼ teaspoon) to your mixing bowl. Whisk these ingredients together briskly for about 30 seconds until smooth and slightly thickened.
  3. Slowly drizzle in the olive oil while whisking continuously, pouring in a thin stream. This gradual combination helps create a silky emulsification and usually takes about 1-2 minutes to achieve a glossy, uniform dressing.
  4. Taste and adjust seasoning. Add more honey if you want it sweeter (start with ½ teaspoon) or a pinch more salt if it’s too sharp.
  5. Let the vinaigrette rest covered in the refrigerator for 10-15 minutes to let flavors marry and the dressing thicken slightly.
  6. Whisk again before serving to recombine the ingredients as oil and vinegar may separate if left standing.

Notes

Add oil slowly while whisking to emulsify properly and prevent separation. Resting the dressing in the fridge improves flavor and texture. If dressing breaks, whisk a teaspoon of Dijon mustard in a clean bowl and slowly add the broken dressing to re-emulsify.

Nutrition

Keywords: balsamic vinaigrette, honey Dijon dressing, easy salad dressing, homemade vinaigrette, healthy dressing, quick vinaigrette

Find it online: https://sweetstirring.com/easy-classic-balsamic-vinaigrette-recipe-with-honey-and-dijon-dressing/