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Best Honey Balsamic Dressing Recipe! (5 Ingredients)

July 26, 2020 By Heidi 42 Comments

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Use this Best Honey Balsamic Dressing Recipe to make your fresh salad the highlight of dinner!

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Honey Balsamic Dressing Recipe

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Best Honey Balsamic Dressing Recipe

Every dinner deserves a great salad, and every salad deserves an exceptional dressing!

Once you try this Best Honey Balsamic Dressing Recipe, you’ll never go back to boring bottled vinaigrette dressing from the store again!

Smith writes: "We had guests yesterday. I made a dressing according to your recipe. This is really delicious. Everyone liked it. Thanks!"

Seriously… you won’t believe how EASY it is to make your own gourmet restaurant-style salad dressing at home!

Just toss the ingredients in a mason jar, shake, and pour over some cool, crisp greens!

This brilliant homemade balsamic dressing is sweet and savory with superbly balanced flavors.

And the best part is… just 5 Ingredients, and you’re done!

Just add the ingredients to a mason jar, shake, and serve!  Talk about EASY!

The key to this homemade vinaigrette dressing is using a high quality olive oil and balsamic vinegar.

That’s what really makes this Honey Balsamic Salad Dressing so exceptional.

My favorites are Trader Joe’s Kalamata Extra Virgin Olive Oil, and Colavita Balsamic Vinegar of Modena (found at Walmart or your local grocery store).

So if you’re looking for a way to add more veggies and salads to your menu, then you really need to give this vinaigrette dressing a try!

Here’s what you’ll do…

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Honey Balsamic Salad Dressing Recipe

Honey Balsamic Dressing Ingredients

It takes just a few delicious ingredients to make the BEST honey balsamic dressing!

Add the following to your next grocery list to make sure you’ve got everything on hand…

  • Olive Oil
  • Balsamic Vinegar
  • Garlic
  • Honey
  • Dijon Mustard
  • *optional Onion Powder
  • *optional Salt & Pepper
  • *optional Rosemary or Basil

That’s it.  You’ll need just 5 simple ingredients to create this gourmet restaurant style salad dressing!

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How To Make Honey Balsamic Dressing

You won’t believe how simple it is to make the BEST Balsamic Dressing at home!

Here’s what you’ll do…

1. Add your ingredients to a mason jar.

2. Top the jar with the lid, and shake well.

3. If you are not using the salad dressing right away, be sure to give the jar a good shake again right before using it.

Then… add the perfect finishing touch to your salad when you top it with these magnificent Cinnamon Sugar Pecans.

That’s it.  Easy peasy!!

How to Keep Lettuce Fresh for Salads

Would you like to keep your head of lettuce fresh and crisp for longer than ever?

When you get home from the grocery store, remove any wilted or slimy leaves from your head of lettuce, and toss or add to your Compost Bin.

Do NOT wash the lettuce head.

Then place the head of lettuce in your refrigerator’s crisper drawer with paper towels underneath it.

This will help to absorb any excess moisture, and keep it fresh so much longer.

Shelly writes: “This trick really works, try it!   It makes lettuce leaves last twice as long as usual!”

What To Serve With Your Honey Balsamic Dressing

Try adding some of these tasty dinner sides to your fresh green salad tossed in this delightful honey balsamic dressing to create the ultimate gourmet meal.

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Honey Balsamic Dressing Reviews

One reader writes: “Such a simple, delicious and classic dressing that I can make everyday”

Denise writes: “Much tastier than store bought.”

Kim writes: “I love this so much!!”

Rebecca writes: “This recipe is amazing.”

Sherri writes: “So flavorful and easy to put together!”

Tiffany writes: “Phenomenal”

Honey Balsamic Dressing Recipe

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Best Honey Balsamic Dressing Recipe! (5 Ingredient Vinaigrette)

Use this Best Honey Balsamic Dressing Recipe to make your fresh salad the highlight of dinner!
Prep Time5 minutes mins
Total Time5 minutes mins
Servings: 1 cup
Author: The Frugal Girls

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 1/4 cup Balsamic Vinegar
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 2 tsp. Honey
  • 1 tsp. Dijon Mustard
  • Optional Add-Ins: Pinch of Onion Powder Dash of Salt, Dash of Black Pepper, or Finely Chopped Fresh Rosemary or Basil

Instructions

  • Add all ingredients to an 8 oz. mason jar, screw lid on tightly, and shake well to combine.
  • Serve immediately drizzled over salad, and ENJOY!
Course: Main
Cuisine: Mediterranean

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    • Amy @ Ms. Toody Goo Shoes says

      August 3, 2020 at 8:39 pm

      I love the idea of adding honey! Sounds delicious.

      Reply
      • Heidi says

        August 6, 2020 at 2:51 pm

        Thanks, Amy! It really does give the dressing that perfect kiss of sweet!

        Reply
    • Allie Mackin says

      August 3, 2020 at 10:35 am

      Oh sounds so good thanks for these recipes!

      Allie of
      http://www.allienyc.com

      Reply
      • Heidi says

        August 3, 2020 at 11:11 am

        You’re very welcome, Allie! This yummy dressing is the perfect excuse for a salad tonight! 🙂

        Reply
    • Smith Mitchell says

      August 2, 2020 at 2:51 am

      We had guests yesterday. I made a dressing according to your recipe. This is really delicious. Everyone liked it. Thank!

      Reply
      • Heidi says

        August 2, 2020 at 8:59 am

        You’re very welcome… and I’m so glad to hear everyone loved it!

        Reply
    • Denise Browning says

      August 1, 2020 at 5:35 pm

      Love 5-ingredient recipes, Heidi! Definitely perfect for any salad.

      Reply
      • Heidi says

        August 1, 2020 at 5:40 pm

        Thanks, Denise! This dressing really is so quick and simple to make! 🙂

        Reply
    • Michelle | Sift & Simmer says

      July 31, 2020 at 1:30 pm

      Looks like such a delicious and easy dressing to make! I’ll have to make it for my next salad! 🙂

      Reply
      • Heidi says

        July 31, 2020 at 6:54 pm

        I hope you love it, Michelle!

        Reply
    • Balvinder says

      July 31, 2020 at 8:47 am

      This is one delicious dressing! Love salads and love balsamic.

      Reply
      • Heidi says

        July 31, 2020 at 7:08 pm

        Thanks so much, Balvinder! It really does take your salad to the next level!

        Reply
    • Tiziana Olbrich says

      July 31, 2020 at 4:50 am

      I love a good balsamic dressing! You can change salads so great by using different dressings 🙂

      have a great day,

      Tiziana
      http://www.tizianaolbrich.de

      Reply
      • Heidi says

        July 31, 2020 at 7:08 pm

        That’s so true, Tiziana! Balsamic dressings are the perfect way to brighten your salad! Hope you have a lovely weekend. 🙂

        Reply
    • Josiah - DIY Thrill says

      July 30, 2020 at 4:02 pm

      Looks like such a great salad dressing, thanks so much for sharing!

      Reply
      • Heidi says

        July 30, 2020 at 4:06 pm

        You’re very welcome… nothing beats a fresh homemade dressing! 🙂

        Reply
    • Katerina says

      July 30, 2020 at 3:48 am

      I looove a good vinaigrette, Heidi, and this one looks perfect! Plus that Winnie the Pooh honey is adorable!

      Reply
      • Heidi says

        July 30, 2020 at 4:23 pm

        Aww… thanks, Katerina! Who can resist Winnie the Pooh honey, right? 🙂

        Reply
    • CoCo says

      July 28, 2020 at 1:47 pm

      Just pinned this to my menu board, Heidi, this looks so good! We’ve been trying to eat a lot more fruits and veggies lately so this will be perfect for our salads every day. Thank you for the recipe! Hugs, CoCo

      Reply
      • Heidi says

        July 28, 2020 at 5:42 pm

        Aww… thanks CoCo! After all of this quarantine, we’ve been trying to load up on salads and veggies too ~ we had a few too many treat days the past few months! 🙂 I hope you love the dressing!

        Reply
    • Aimsy says

      July 28, 2020 at 9:53 am

      Oh I love a good salad dressing. Balsamic vinegar just goes so well in oil with honey and mustard doesn’t it? I love the sweet yet tart taste you get.
      Thanks for sharing your recipe!

      Aimsy xoxo
      Aimsy’s Antics

      Reply
      • Heidi says

        July 28, 2020 at 5:40 pm

        You’re very welcome, Aimsy… and you’re right ~ it really is such a perfect blend of savory flavors!

        Reply
    • angiesrecipes says

      July 27, 2020 at 9:15 pm

      Homemade salad dressings are simply the best. Balsamic is one of my staple dressings. Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
      • Heidi says

        July 30, 2020 at 4:24 pm

        You’re very welcome… and I agree, homemade dressings are SO much better than store bought! Once you switch, it’s so hard to ever go back! 🙂

        Reply
    • Katherine | Love In My Oven says

      July 27, 2020 at 8:17 pm

      We make so many homemade dressings! My hubby loves balsam the most, so honey balsamic would be right up his alley!

      Reply
      • Heidi says

        July 28, 2020 at 5:39 pm

        Oh yes… I bet he will love it, Katherine! 🙂

        Reply
    • John / Kitchen Riffs says

      July 27, 2020 at 5:24 pm

      We’re having a lot of salad for dinner at the moment, so we’re always looking for new dressing ideas. This one looks terrific! Thanks so much. 🙂

      Reply
      • Heidi says

        July 27, 2020 at 6:25 pm

        You’re very welcome, John! It’s definitely salad season at our house too, and I just love having fun different dressings to choose from.

        Reply
    • Molly Pisula says

      July 27, 2020 at 3:05 pm

      Love a balsamic vinaigrette, but I’ve never included honey in mine. Inspired to try it now! Thanks for posting!

      Reply
      • Heidi says

        July 27, 2020 at 5:00 pm

        You’re very welcome, Molly… you will love the little touch of sweetness that the honey gives the dressing. 🙂

        Reply
    • Christie says

      July 27, 2020 at 2:31 pm

      MMMM that honey with this balsamic dressing sounds so good and simple to make at home! Thank you for sharing this recipe with us!

      Reply
      • Heidi says

        July 27, 2020 at 5:02 pm

        You’re very welcome, Christie! It really is ridiculously easy to make!

        Reply
    • delphine says

      July 27, 2020 at 2:02 pm

      Merci pour la recette Heidi, c’est un de mes vinaigres préférés
      Bonne soirée

      Reply
      • Heidi says

        July 27, 2020 at 2:13 pm

        De rien Delphine 🙂 Bonne soirée

        Reply
    • Tasia ~ two sugar bugs says

      July 26, 2020 at 10:30 pm

      This honey balsamic dressing looks perfect for all the summer salads I am eating! I love the ease of just making it in a jar!!

      Reply
      • Heidi says

        July 27, 2020 at 9:05 am

        I love this one on my Summer salads too, Tasia… and the mason jar trick just makes it beyond easy to make! 🙂

        Reply
    • Judee says

      July 26, 2020 at 7:38 pm

      The dressing sounds delicious and there is nothing like a good dressing to perk up a salad.

      Reply
      • Heidi says

        July 27, 2020 at 9:04 am

        That’s so true, Judee… homemade dressings can add SO much flavor!

        Reply
    • Alex says

      July 26, 2020 at 5:52 pm

      Love an easy homemade dressing, and this is delicious!

      Reply
      • Heidi says

        July 26, 2020 at 6:22 pm

        Aww… thanks so much, Alex! I love how you can make it whenever you need it with easy ingredients from the pantry and refrigerator. 🙂

        Reply
    • Dennis Yannakos says

      July 26, 2020 at 4:28 am

      I can’t live without dressing on salad. Thank you so much for the recipe!

      Reply
      • Heidi says

        July 26, 2020 at 4:12 pm

        You’re very welcome, Dennis! I love how quick and simple this one is to make! 🙂

        Reply

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