Salads

Honey Mustard Salad Dressing

A bright, balanced dressing that comes together in minutes. The dijon adds depth and emulsifies the oil and acid into a smooth, cohesive pour, while honey rounds out the sharpness. Adjust the ratio to your taste, more lemon for tang, more honey for sweetness, and you'll never reach for a store-bought bottle again.

Prep 5 min
Cook 0 min
Servings 4
Difficulty Easy
Honey Mustard Dressing

Instructions

  1. 01

    Mix the dressing

    Combine the oil, dijon, honey, lemon juice (or vinegar), and salt in a bowl or jar. The amounts are entirely to taste — start with a small pour of each and adjust from there.

  2. 02

    Taste and balance

    Give it a taste and tune it to your preference. More lemon or vinegar for sourness, more honey for sweetness, more mustard for bite, more oil to mellow it out.

Chef's note

Dijon isn't just for flavor, it acts as an emulsifier, helping the oil and acid bind together into a smooth, cohesive dressing rather than separating. Shake or whisk just before serving if it sits.