Food & Cooking Recipes Quick & Easy Recipes Honey-Balsamic Vinaigrette 3.5 (514) 4 Reviews Made with just four ingredients, this homemade honey-balsamic dressing will liven up your greens. By Martha Stewart Martha Stewart Martha Stewart is a bestselling author, entrepreneur, and lifestyle expert who has taught millions of people through generations the joy of entertaining, cooking, gardening, collecting, crafting, and home renovating via her eponymous magazine, Martha Stewart Living, Emmy-winning television shows, and 99 books (and counting). Based in Katonah, N.Y., where she helms her 156-acre Bedford Farm, Martha is America's first self-made female billionaire. Editorial Guidelines Updated on June 5, 2023 Rate PRINT Share Ready in just a few minutes, this honey-balsamic dressing works well with almost any green salad. It also calls for common pantry staples, including Dijon mustard for a little bite, honey for a touch of sweetness, and extra-virgin oil for a peppery base. Together, these ingredients balance the iconic tanginess of balsamic vinegar to yield a versatile vinaigrette. For the best results, use a good quality olive oil—it will make a difference. It's also a good idea to use a fresh product; the shelf-life of olive oil can affect the flavor of your dressing, whether you decide to toss it with greens or pasta salad. 26 of Our Tastiest Homemade Salad Dressing Recipes Ingredients 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 1 tablespoon honey 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil Coarse salt and ground pepper Directions Con Poulos Whisk the ingredients together: In a small bowl, whisk together vinegar, honey, mustard, and olive oil. Season with salt and pepper. How to Store Leftover Honey-Balsamic Vinaigrette Refrigerate leftover honey-balsamic dressing in an airtight jar for up to 2 weeks. Shake the jar before using. 4 Easy Salad Dressings That Are So Much Better Than Store-Bought Frequently Asked Questions Can I use another type of oil? Extra-virgin olive oil will have the best flavor, but you can use other types of oils. Examples include grapeseed, avocado, or canola oil. How do you make vinaigrette thicker? To thicken a vinaigrette, add extra mustard. You can also add mayonnaise or more oil. Try These Other Vinaigrette Recipes: 10-Minute Vinaigrette Shallot Vinaigrette Martha's Favorite Vinaigrette Easy Balsamic Vinaigrette Vinaigrette in a Jar Originally appeared: Everyday Food, May 2011 Rate It PRINT Updated by Kirsten Nunez Kirsten Nunez Kirsten Nunez is a writer who focuses on food, health, nutrition, and DIY. She has a master's degree in nutrition, and has been writing professionally for nearly 10 years for digital and print publications, such as Martha Stewart, Shape, Real Simple, Healthline, and SELF. She also creates original recipes, which have appeared on product packaging in stores.