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Golden honey‑dijon vinaigrette in a glass bowl on a wooden surface with a spoon beside it.

Honey Dijon Vinaigrette

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Prep Time:15 minutes
Total Time:15 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Author: Samantha

Equipment

Ingredients

Honey Dijon Vinaigrette

  • 1/3 cup Walnut oil
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 2 tablespoons Apple Cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 clove garlic pressed
  • 1/8 teaspoon rosemary, recommended
  • 1/8 teaspoon Salt

Instructions

Preparation

  • Mix walnut oil, honey, apple cider vinegar, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, garlic, rosemary, and salt in a mixing bowl or shaker jar. Set aside.
    • Tip No. 1: The Jar Method
    Skip the bowl entirely and add all the ingredients directly to a small mason jar. Seal the lid tightly and shake vigorously for about 20 seconds. It emulsifies beautifully, and your storage container is already ready to go. One less dish to wash — always a win.
    Tip No. 2: Can't find walnut oil?
    A good quality extra-virgin olive oil works as a substitute, though you'll lose a bit of that distinctive nuttiness. If you go the olive oil route, try adding a teaspoon of crushed walnuts on top of your finished salad to bring back some of that flavor.

Notes

  • If there's one small kitchen change I'd suggest this week, it's to swap the store-bought bottle for this jar. It takes five minutes, uses common ingredients, and makes a remarkable difference in flavor. Once you try it on salads, roasted veggies, or as a marinade, you'll be hooked.
  • This recipe uses common pantry staples and can last up to 10 days in the refrigerator.
  • I usually scale most servings for two by selecting the 0.5x option, but I don't do that with this vinaigrette! Sometimes, I even double it!