Homemade Honey Dijon Vinaigrette
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
6 mins
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Total Time
6 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
172 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
American
Homemade Honey Dijon Vinaigrette
Description
Homemade Honey Dijon Vinaigrette uses a combination of extra virgin olive oil, honey, white wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, and minced Vidalia onion. These ingredients are whisked together until emulsified, creating a smooth dressing with a harmonious balance of sweetness from honey and acidity from vinegar and mustard. The minced onion adds subtle texture and flavor depth.
This vinaigrette works well on spinach leaves and can be adjusted by varying the vinegar-to-honey ratio to suit personal taste preferences. While the recipe uses white wine vinegar, red wine or apple cider vinegar can be substituted starting with smaller amounts and adjusting for taste.
The dressing can be mixed by hand or with a food processor or immersion blender for convenience. It complements a variety of salads, enhancing fresh greens without overpowering them.
Ingredients
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 3 TBSP honey
- 2 TBSP white wine vinegar
- 1 TBSP Dijon mustard
- 1 TBSP onion vidalia, minced
- ¼ tsp salt sea salt
Instructions
- Whisk all of the above ingredients together until well combined.
- Dip a spinach leaf to taste, then adjust the vinegar-to-honey ratio to suit your palette. You can up the tartness or the sweetness! Simply listen to your taste buds; they're brilliant.
- Drizzle over #allthesalads
Notes
- This vinaigrette can be made with red wine vinegar or apple cider vinegar if white wine vinegar is unavailable; start with 1 tablespoon and adjust to taste.
- It can be prepared using a whisk, food processor, or immersion blender depending on preference.
- Taste and adjust the vinegar-to-honey balance to suit your flavor preference.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 172 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 172kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 189mg | 8% |
| Sugar | 13g | 26% |
| Iron | 0.2mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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