Homemade Honey Mustard Vinaigrette

I love honey mustard dressing. A slightly lighter version is to make honey mustard vinaigrette. It's super easy to make and you probably already have all the ingredients. Here's what you need:

1/4 cup oil (I usually use olive oil but other oils work great too)
1 tablespoon honey
1/2 tablespoon dijon mustard
a generous splash of white wine vinegar (other vinegars are great here too)
salt + pepper to tastePlace ingredients in a small mason jar, seal with a lid and shake until well combined. Store any unused dressing in the refrigerator for up to two weeks. Be sure to give it a shake again before using.

Lately I've been adding sauteed veggies (like mushrooms) and a fried egg to salads, just to warm things up a bit. Anyone else finding ways to liven up their salads with homemade dressings or warm elements? xo. Emma

Comments

[Rachel]

I looove the idea of a honey mustard vinaigrette! I also have a deep love for honey mustard, but can't stomach the calories on my salad. Since this is a much lighter option, I'll be making this asap! Looks fantastic!

[Courtney]

Ohhhh I love this! Looks healthy and yummy.

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[lisa fine @ vermont vittles]

Great idea. I've made honey mustard dressing with mayonnaise or yogurt, but I'll have to try it out with oil and vinegar. Yum.

We had salads one night for dinner this week, which were topped with warm quinoa and lentils.

[Bohemian Kate]

I pretty much love anything with mustard, so I'll have to give this a try. Looks delicious :)

[jacki {byjacki.com}]

Oh, yum! I love homemade dressing, I'll have to try this one soon.

We do a lot of "meal salads". Lately I've really been loving local heads of butter lettuce. We'll do a bunch of greens, some pea pods, a pepper, lots of tomato, pepperoncinis for a little kick, and some bacon crumbles. I like to sautee mushrooms and shrimp to put on top, although sometimes I'll do chicken instead. A little feta for me and cheddar for him and it's a hearty but still pretty healthy meal salad! :)

[Et tu, tutu?]

That looks so yummy! At a restaurant I had a BLT salad with a deep-fried poached egg in it. So good!

-Lindsey
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[Chloe Moon]

Ooo I had no idea it would be that easy! Yum!!

[Rachel]

I make this for myself all the time - one of my favourites!

[I Showed Up In Boots]

I have never thought to add a fried egg to a salad!

Here is a dressing recipe I have been using: after making poached pairs, I used some of the drippings and then add olive oil and a splash of balsamic vinegar, salt and pepper to taste. I think the sweetness of the poached pair drippings adds great balance to the olive oil & vinegar.

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[Kate]

Mmm, this looks delicious. You always post the most inspirational salads!

[Holli Anne]

AS ALWAYS...yummy!

[Katie]

That salad looks really nice! I don't usually add a dressing to mine- maybe just a drizzle of olive oil, but I might try soon as I would agree that they can really liven up a salad.
Katie xx
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[Stacy]

Thanks--I will make this soon. I like roasted vegetables on salads, warm or cold. They add a cooked flavor that compliments the raw vegetables. Also, rice or noodles can be good in small amounts.

[Kasia]

It looks so yummy!!!

[Sandy]

I love honey mustard! I'll definitely give this a try.
Sometimes my mom makes a warm salad where she lightly sautés the vegetables or parboils them before tossing them with dressing.

[Monica Jill]

This looks really yummy! I need an excuse to make dinner haha

[Connie]

wow, this looks right up my alley :-)

[tara]

I like to put slightly cooked green beans in mine! But mushrooms sound great. And that dressing looks good too.

[Vicki]

I've been doing roasted brussel sprouts and Trader Joe's pot stickers on a salad, with a garlic vinaigrette and a few splashes of soy sauce - really good.

[Sierra]

Honey mustard dressing is my jam. Can't wait to give this recipe a try!

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