Honey Mustard Vinaigrette Recipe
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Honey Mustard Vinaigrette Recipe
Description
Honey Mustard Vinaigrette Recipe blends Dijon mustard and honey with white wine vinegar and a neutral cooking oil to create a smooth dressing that balances sweetness and acidity. The ingredients are combined by shaking in a jar or blending briefly to emulsify. The recipe includes a pinch of salt to enhance flavor.
The dressing appears smooth and creamy from the honey and mustard emulsification against the oil. It's suitable for a variety of salads or even as a flavorful dipping sauce, making it adaptable for different uses.
This vinaigrette is a handy homemade option that can be prepared in advance and stored chilled for up to one to two weeks. Before serving, allow it to reach room temperature and shake well to reincorporate ingredients. Adjust sweetness or tanginess by varying honey or mustard amounts to personal taste preferences.
Ingredients
- ½ cup neutral cooking oil olive or avocado, generic cooking oil
- 2 Tbsp. Dijon mustard
- 2 Tbsp. white wine vinegar or apple cider vinegar
- 3 Tbsp. honey to taste
- Pinch salt
Instructions
- Add ingredients to a 16-ounce mason jar and shake until well combined. Alternatively, you can add the ingredients to a high-speed blender or food processor and blend for 20-30 seconds, or until smooth.
- Use immediately or store honey mustard dressing in the refrigerator for up to 1-2 weeks between servings. Bring to room temperature and shake well before using.
Notes
- Adjust the honey and mustard quantities to customize sweetness and tanginess.
- Use a fresh squeeze of lemon juice to brighten the flavor if desired.
- Store the vinaigrette in the refrigerator for up to 1-2 weeks and shake well before using.
- Honey sourced locally can add a regional touch and may aid with allergies.
- This vinaigrette also works well as a dipping sauce beyond salads.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 186 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 186kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 0.2g | 0% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Sodium | 55mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 13mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 0.2g | 1% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 3IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 4mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.2mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.