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Honey Balsamic Dressing

Published: June 30, 2021 | Updated: August 20, 2021 | By: Jordan

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Honey Balsamic Dressing is the perfect addition to any leafy green salad. You’ll be making this easy Balsamic Dressing Recipe weekly!

It’s made with a few staple ingredients like Dijon mustard, honey, balsamic vinegar, and garlic. This dressing is packed with great flavor and will quickly become your new go-to.

Honey Balsamic Dressing also doubles as an easy balsamic marinade for steak, chicken, or fish.

balsamic dressing dripping off a spoon into a glass jar

You can try this delicious salad dressing recipe along with your favorite salad, like this caramelized peach burrata salad or this watermelon feta salad.

Honey Balsamic Dressing Recipe

This super simple homemade Honey Balsamic Dressing is a lifesaver. Made with ingredients you probably already have in your kitchen, you can whip up a quick and easy salad dressing that can also be used as a marinade.

One of the things I love most about Spring and Summer is the seasonal fruit and salads that come along with the season change! There is nothing more refreshing than adding fresh fruit to leafy salads.

But we all know that no salad is complete without a delicious dressing that ties it all together. This homemade balsamic dressing does just that by adding a nice touch of tang and bit of sweetness to your salad.

honey balsamic dressing in a glass jar with a silver spoon and a salad

Homemade Balsamic Dressing Ingredients

All you need to make this simple salad dressing is Dijon mustard, honey, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, garlic, salt, and pepper.

*For a detailed list of ingredients and measurements, please reference the recipe card down below.

How to Make Balsamic Vinaigrette

Making a dressing from scratch might sound intimidating or daunting, but I promise it’s not!

This salad dressing comes together in just ONE simple step. This super easy Honey Balsamic Dressing is quick to make in a pinch and can be stored in your fridge so you always have delicious homemade dressing on hand.

To make this Balsamic Dressing, just place all the ingredients in a glass jar and shake or stir until fully combined.

Other Uses for Balsamic Vinegar Dressing

This balsamic dressing is more than just a dressing. You can put it on almost everything! Here are some of my favorite alternative uses for it:

  • Finishing Sauce/Final Drizzle
  • Marinade for roasted red peppers
  • Sandwiches
  • Marinade for chicken

Try adding it to a Strawberry Caprese Chicken Salad or a Strawberry Spinach Salad, it’s delicious!

pouring balsamic dressing on spinach in a white bowl

How long does honey balsamic dressing last?

This honey balsamic dressing can last for around 2-3 weeks refrigerated in an air tight container.

Should balsamic be refridgerated?

You can serve and/or eat balsamic chilled or at room temperature. However, when you are using balsamic for a dressing, it’s typically preferred chilled.

Questions you may have

Can I use balsamic vinegar instead of balsamic vinaigrette?

Yes, but a vinaigrette has much more robust flavors than balsamic vinegar. It will depend on your taste preferences. Personally, I think balsamic vinegar alone is a little strong for some uses.

What is the difference between balsamic vinegar and balsamic vinaigrette?

Balsamic vinegar is a very dark, concentrated, and intensely flavored vinegar made mostly from grape must. Balsamic vinaigrette is a combination of vinegar, oil, sugar, and herbs.

dressing in a glass jar with a spoon and a berry salad

More dressings and sauces to try

  • Miso Tahini Sauce
  • Big Mac Sauce
  • Cilantro Lime Sauce
  • Crab Cake Sauce
  • Homemade BBQ Sauce

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Honey Balsamic Dressing

Honey Balsamic Dressing is the perfect addition to any leafy green salad. You'll be making this easy Balsamic Dressing Recipe weekly!
Prep Time5 mins
Cook Time0 mins
Total Time5 mins
Servings: 1 cup
Calories: 68kcal
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Author: Jordan

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
  • 1-2 tablespoons honey more or less depending on how sweet you like it
  • 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 1 garlic clove minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper

Instructions

  • Place the dijon mustard, honey, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, garlic, salt, and pepper in a glass jar and shake or stir until fully combined.
  • If you made this recipe, leave a comment below to let me know how you liked it!

Nutrition

Calories: 68kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 48mg | Potassium: 8mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 2mg | Iron: 1mg
Nutrition information is approximate and was calculated using a recipe nutrition label generator.
Tried this recipe?I’d love to see your dish, mention @jzeats or tag #jzeats!

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Published: June 30, 2021 Filed Under: Condiments, Recipes

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  1. Sue

    September 12, 2022 at 4:57 am

    5 stars
    Easy and delicious!

    Reply
  2. Lisa

    September 19, 2022 at 6:15 pm

    Not a fan of Dijon mustard. Would regular yellow mustard work instead???

    Reply
    • JZ Eats

      September 19, 2022 at 8:27 pm

      I think you could! If you do, let me know how it turns out 🙂

      Reply

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