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 Test Kitchen Martha Stewart Test Kitchen The recipes developed by our test kitchen team have undergone a rigorous process of development and testing, ensuring that every element is optimal, from ingredient amounts to method and cooking time. This process includes triple-testing recipes to ensure they meet our high standards. The many stellar cooks and food editors who have been part of our team include Sarah Carey, Lucinda Scala Quinn, Jennifer Aaronson, Shira Bocar, Anna Kovel, Greg Lofts, Riley Wofford, Lauren Tyrell, and Lindsay Leopold. 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. These Are the Easy, Essential Salad Dressings Everyone Should Master 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 is a freelance writer for MarthaStewart.com.