This delicious honey balsamic vinaigrette dressing is made with extra virgin olive oil, tangy balsamic vinegar, sweet honey, fresh garlic and parsley, salt, and black pepper.

Its nice balance of sweet, tangy, and savory makes it perfect for other dishes, not just salad. It’s gluten-free and low-carb.

honey balsamic vinaigrette dressing

Balsamic Vinaigrette is a personal favorite of mine and often use it on salads. However at times, I like a little variation to make things more interesting. This honey balsamic dressing is just that and is great when you want something a little different than your usual balsamic vinaigrette recipe.

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Simple Honey Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing Recipe

I like making my own salad dressings because they’re fresh, without artificial sweeteners, thickeners and preservatives that I can’t pronounce like store-bought salad dressing.

Homemade dressings add so much more fresh flavor to anything to which you use it. You will notice from the first bite of your salad.

This Honey Balsamic vinaigrette dressing is great for just about any green salad.

The best part about this dressing is its freshness. In my opinion, it’s simply better than store-bought salad dressing. You’ll notice immediately.

Homemade salad dressings are not only easy-to-make with a handful of ingredients, some of them staple ingredients but, they’re cheaper and healthier for you than the store-bought dressings. Plus, a delicious vinaigrette like this one will last days in the refrigerator.

You may find vinaigrette dressings online that call for Djon mustard, but, it’s not needed for this recipe.

Ingredients

* The full printable recipe is in the recipe card below.

extra virgin olive oil (good quality) Adds rich flavor and smooth texture.
balsamic vinegar (good quality) Adds the acidic component to the dressing.
honey– Adds a touch of sweetness without being overwhelming.
garlic cloves, minced- Adds depth and fresh flavor.
fresh parsley, finely chopped- Adds fresh herbal flavor, texture and color.
salt – Adds flavor.
black pepper -Adds flavor.

Instructions

First, in a small bowl or mason jar, whisk together extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar and honey until well combined.
Then, stir in the fresh parsley, minced garlic cloves, salt, and black pepper.
Next, add a teaspoon more honey if you’d like it sweeter.
Then, store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week. Shake or stir before using.

Ways to Use Honey Balsamic Vinaigrette

This versatile dressing isn’t just for salads! Here are a couple of delicious ways to enjoy it:

Salads

Of course, this honey balsamic vinaigrette dressing is great for a simple side salad but, is also perfect different types of salads such as- strawberry spinach salad, apple harvest salad, arugula salad, beet salads, goat cheese salad or Greek salad. It will work with just about any green salad.

Charcuterie Board Dipping Sauce

Set a small bowl of this honey balsamic vinaigrette on your charcuterie board as a dipping sauce for Italian bread. The balsamic and honey create the perfect sweet-tangy contrast to the rich flavors of meats, cheeses, and olives. It’s an easy way to elevate your appetizer spread!

Pasta Salad Perfection

Toss cooked and cooled pasta with this vinaigrette for a quick and flavorful pasta salad. Add cherry tomatoes, mozzarella balls, cucumbers, and grilled chicken for a light yet satisfying dish. The fresh parsley brings a bright touch that pairs beautifully with pasta.

This honey balsamic vinaigrette is so easy to make, yet it adds a gourmet touch to your meals. Whether you drizzle it over a salad, dip crusty bread in it, or mix it into pasta, it’s sure to become a favorite in your kitchen.

Plus, this honey balsamic vinaigrette dressing would taste good too with red wine vinegar, if that’s what you have on hand.

Therefore, if you love simple, fresh flavors, this homemade honey balsamic vinaigrette dressing is a must-try!

Honey Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing

Author Joanne Schweitzer

Servings

Prep: 5

Total: 5

This honey balsamic vinaigrette dressing is made with extra virgin olive oil (EVOO), tangy balsamic vinegar, sweet honey, fresh garlic and parsley, salt, and black pepper. Its nice balance of sweet, tangy, and savory makes it perfect for so other dishes, not just salad.