Hot Honey Mustard Vinaigrette Dressing With Apple Cider Vinegar

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Mix up this honey mustard vinaigrette in just a few minutes for the best easy homemade salad dressing to keep in the fridge at all times. I love to make it with hot honey for a little extra spice! This recipe works great for meal prep, because you can store it in the fridge for up to two weeks. Say goodbye to store-bought dressings! This honey mustard dressing is too easy and tasty to pass up.

Honey mustard vinaigrette in a glass jar with a wooden spoon and a bottle of extra virgin olive oil in the background.

Nothing against store-bought salad dressings, but whenever you have even just five extra minutes, it’s worth trying homemade. You can customize the ingredients and flavors, and it’s cost-effective, too.

This quick and easy hot honey mustard vinaigrette is the perfect example of a homemade salad dressing that’s packed with flavor and healthy ingredients.

This dressing recipe is, of course, great with salads of all kinds. But I also LOVE drizzling honey mustard on roasted vegetables. Try it with roasted Brussels sprouts, sweet potatoes, or broccoli.

If you’re on a DIY sauce kick, I also recommend my Vegan Green Goddess Dressing or 5-Minute Walnut Pesto. You might be tempted to never go back to the pre-made stuff again!

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Ingredients

In addition to the olive oil and vinegar used to make most vinaigrettes, this dressing is also made with hot honey and mustard.

Hot honey adds sweet and spicy flavor. The mustard acts as an emulsifying agent to hold the oil and vinegar together.

It’s all rounded out with garlic and thyme for even more depth of flavor. The result is simple and just so delicious. It’s the type of thing you’re going to want to keep in your fridge for whenever the craving strikes.

Labeled ingredients to make hot honey mustard salad dressing.

Extra virgin olive oil
Apple cider vinegar – I like to use raw, unfiltered cider vinegar
Mustard – dijon or whole grain mustard are both great options
Hot honey – find it next to regular honey in most grocery stores or make your own
Fresh thyme (optional)
Garlic
Salt

See the recipe card at the bottom of this post for exact quantities and preparation.

Instructions

This is a basic rundown of how to make hot honey mustard vinaigrette at home. You can find more detailed instructions in the recipe card at the end of this post.

unmixed ingredients to make honey mustard dressing in a glass jar. There is a number

Add all of the ingredients to a jar.

Whisking honey mustard dressing in a glass jar.

Whisk or cover with the lid and shake until mixed.

Hint: This recipe is a great way to use up the last little bit of mustard in the jar. When you have about two tablespoons left, just add the other ingredients right to the jar, cover, and shake. You’ll use the bits of the mustard that are usually stuck to the sides of the jar.

Substitutions

If you need to make a substitution, here are a few ingredient swaps that work well.

Vegan – substitute maple syrup for honey.
Garlic – use ½ teaspoon garlic powder in place of fresh garlic. You could also swap in shallot.
Hot honey – substitute regular honey and ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Apple Cider Vinegar – swap in a different vinegar (such as red wine or balsamic vinegar) or use lemon.

Variations

Want to change up the flavor profile and make this recipe your own? Here are a few ideas.

Mild – use regular honey instead of hot honey.
Citrus – add a tablespoon of lemon or orange juice.
Chipotle – blend with one canned chipotle pepper in adobo sauce.

Try the Maple Mustard Vinaigrette version of this dressing in my Sheet Pan Chickpea Dinner recipe.

Jar of honey mustard dressing with a wood spoon to the side.

Equipment

Jar with lid – I like to make this in a 10-ounce glass jar with a lid (jars between 8-12 ounces work well). This way, you can just cover the jar and shake to mix. It’s also easy to store the dressing in the fridge without transferring it to another container.
Whisk (optional) – If you use the cover and shake method, you don’t actually need a whisk to mix together the dressing. A fork also works well if needed.

Storage

This recipe is great for making ahead. Store the prepared dressing in a jar with a lid in the fridge for up to two weeks.

Vinaigrette does not stand up well to freezing, because the emulsification can break under cold temperatures. Try to only make as much as you can use within two weeks.

Top tip

If you notice the honey is sticking to the bottom of the jar, shake it more vigorously, or scrape it with a whisk or fork and mix it into the dressing fully.

FAQ

What is honey mustard dressing made of?

Honey mustard salad dressing is typically made with oil, vinegar, honey, and mustard. This vinaigrette sometimes contains additional flavorings, such as garlic.

Does mustard emulsify a vinaigrette?

Mustard is an effective emulsifying agent that helps oil and vinegar stay together.

Looking for easy vegetarian salad recipes? Try these:

Pairing

These are my favorite dishes to serve with Honey Mustard Vinaigrette:

📖 Recipe

Honey mustard salad dressing in a glass jar with a wood spoon.