Dijon Vinaigrette
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When you want a salad dressing that’s simple, versatile, and always delicious, this Dijon Vinaigrette recipe is the one to reach for. It comes together in minutes, with ingredients you probably already have in your pantry, and it instantly makes salads taste restaurant-worthy.
This honey Dijon vinaigrette is the definition of quick and easy. In less than 10 minutes, you’ve got a homemade dressing that’s tangy, savory, and perfectly balanced! The Dijon adds just the right punch of flavor, while honey tempers it with a touch of sweetness.
The best part? It’s super versatile. Use it on green salads and roasted vegetables, in grain bowls, or even as a quick fish or chicken marinade! Once you try it, you’ll never go back to store-bought dressing again.
Happy Kitchen Secrets
Here are my most important tips for making this vinaigrette a success every single time:
- Emulsify it well. Whisk the dressing until all of the ingredients are combined and it looks smooth and slightly thick. This keeps the oil and vinegar from separating too quickly.
- Adjust sweetness to taste. Taste and tweak the honey or vinegar to suit your preferences. Some people like it more tart, others a little sweeter!
- Make it ahead. This dressing keeps in the fridge for up to a week. Just give it a good shake before serving.
Ingredients
- Extra virgin olive oil: Smooth and rich, it forms the base of the dressing. If you don’t have any on hand, try avocado oil instead!
- Red wine vinegar (or white balsamic): Adds tanginess and brightness to balance the richness of the oil.
- Dijon mustard: This is the star ingredient! It’s sharp, tangy, and it also helps emulsify the vinaigrette.
- Worcestershire sauce: Adds savory and umami flavor.
- Honey: A touch of sweetness to round everything out!
- Garlic: Freshly minced for a bold, aromatic bite. Try swapping in finely minced shallot if you don’t like garlic.
- Oregano: Dried herbs give the dressing a subtle, earthy flavor.
- Salt and black pepper: Simple seasonings that tie it all together!
How to Make Dijon Vinaigrette
- Making this vinaigrette couldn’t be simpler. Start by whisking together the vinegar, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, honey, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
- Once everything is combined, slowly stream in the olive oil while whisking continuously. This helps the vinaigrette combine and thicken.
To make things easy, you can pop everything into a mason jar, screw on the lid, and shake until smooth! It’s quick, easy, and you can store it right in the same jar.
How to Serve
This honey mustard salad dressing makes a flavorful addition to all kinds of quick meals. Try it with:
- Salads. Toss it with leafy greens like spinach, arugula, or mixed spring greens for a fresh, tangy salad. You can also sub this salad dressing in with our other salad recipes, like this Brussels sprouts salad.
- Vegetables. Use it to dress steamed, air fried or roasted veggies, like broccoli, asparagus, or green beans.
- Proteins. This vinaigrette recipe doubles as a quick and easy poultry, shrimp, or salmon marinade. It's perfect for weeknight grilling or roasting!
Dijon Vinaigrette Recipe FAQ
Because this recipe is made with fresh garlic and vinegar, it should be stored in the refrigerator. Keep it in a sealed jar or container and it will stay fresh for up to a week. Shake or whisk before using since the oil and vinegar will naturally separate.
Definitely! Just scale up the ingredients evenly and whisk together in a bigger bowl or shake in a larger jar. It’s a great option for making ahead for parties, meal prep, or family dinners.
Absolutely. White wine vinegar, apple cider vinegar, or even champagne vinegar will all work. Each will taste slightly different but be just as delicious.
I'd love to hear about your experience making this recipe! Please leave a comment and rating below!
Dijon Vinaigrette
Ingredients
- ⅓ cup olive oil
- 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar or white balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- ½ teaspoon honey
- 1 small garlic clove finely minced
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a small bowl or mason jar, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, honey, garlic, oregano, salt, and black pepper until well combined. Set aside.
Notes
- Keep it in a sealed jar or container. It will stay fresh for up to a week.
- Shake or whisk before using since the oil and vinegar will naturally separate.
This dressing is just perfect for my green salad. I’m totally addicted. Since I came across this recipe, I’ve been making this for my favorite salads. thanks for sharing!