As the weather warms up and salads start showing up more often on our plates, I have a little secret to flavour things up – and that would be my favourite honey mustard balsamic vinaigrette. This salad dressing is one of those things that tastes amazing, but takes no time at all to prepare.
It is incredibly simple, super tasty, and best of all is that you can make a bigger batch, pour it in a jar, and keep it in the fridge for easy meal prep all week long. What a win, right?
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Why I Love It So Much
Let me list all the main reasons why I absolutely adore this vinaigrette:
- It takes literally minutes to make – And isn’t that just incredibly amazing for our busy lives?
- You only need few ingredients, that most likely you already have at home.
- It works with pretty much anything, from green salads, grain bowls, even boiled potatoes taste incredibly delicious.
- It looks beautiful – thanks to the Dijon mustard seeds and coarse black pepper.
And honestly, I think once you try it, you may never go back to store-bought dressings again. Here, you can control the ingredients, flavour and stay on budget a big deal.
What You’ll Need
Here’s the simple ingredients that bring this dressing to life:
Balsamic vinegar – I love the tangy-sweet flavour of the balsamic vinegar. It adds instant flavour depth, beautiful colour and unique sweetness.
Dijon mustard – I really encourage using Dijon, because adds a little zing and helps the dressing blend beautifully. Plus those little mustard seeds make it look so stylish.
Honey – Sweetens the dressing just enough and balances everything out. Maple syrup works great too (I often used it).
Chives – Although they are optional, I love adding finely chopped chives for a fresh green sparkle.
Extra virgin olive oil – No salad dressing can be made to perfection without good extra virgin oil. Don’t be afraid to use it, generous.
Salt and black pepper – the magic combo. I like using coarse black pepper for both the flavour and rustic look.
A small mason jar – You can totally use a bowl and whisk, but a jar means less mess and easier storage. Shake it up, pop on a lid, and you are done. Transfer into the fridge.
Honey Mustard Balsamic Vinaigrette
Course: CondimentsCuisine: ItalianDifficulty: Easy4
servings5
minutes125
kcal5
minutesSimple and delicious balsamic vinaigrette with honey and mustard. This easy salad dressing takes minutes to make and adds bold flavor to any dish.
Ingredients
⅓ cup balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
3 tablespoons honey (or maple syrup)
1 tablespoon chopped chives, finely chopped
⅔ cup extra virgin olive oil
Salt and black pepper to taste
Directions
- In a small jar, add balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey and olive oil.
- Finely chop chives and toss them inside the jar.
- Season with salt, and pepper.
- Put on the lid and give it a good shake until everything blends into nice dark, creamy texture.
Notes
- If the vinaigrette separates a bit in the fridge (totally normal), just give it a quick shake before using.
- Make a larger batch and use it throughout the week for salads, roasted veggies, or even as a dip for crusty bread.
How to Store It
Simply store the jar in your fridge for up to 2 weeks. I often make a larger batch (2x or 3x). I I pour some into smaller containers and take it to work to season my lunch salad. It always feels like a little treat.
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