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Mustard honey balsamic sauce served
Glossy vinaigrette emulsified with honey, mustard, and balsamic vinegar

Honey and mustard balsamic dressing

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Sauces and Gravies
A richer, fuller-bodied version of the classic vinaigrette. The deep, fruity taste of balsamic vinegar is highlighted by honey, while mustard acts as the 'chemical hero': an emulsifier helping the oil and vinegar cling together permanently and not separate into two layers on the plate.
🕒 Prep Time 10 mins
⌛ Total Time 10 mins
🍽️ Servings 4 servings
🔥 Calories 180 kcal
🌍 Cuisine International

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Small jar (for shaking) or bowl and whisk
  • Garlic press

Allergen Information

⚠️ Mustard
⚠️ Sulphites

Instructions

1 ✓

Basics: Crush the garlic to a paste. In a bowl (or shaker), mix the balsamic vinegar, honey, mustard, salt, pepper and garlic.

Tip: It's important to dissolve the salt in the vinegar, as it doesn't dissolve in oil!
2 ✓

Emulsion: If working in a bowl, whisk in the oil in a thin stream. If in a jar, pour in the oil, seal, and shake wildly for 10-15 seconds.

Tip: Mustard forms a coating around tiny oil droplets, allowing them to float in the vinegar without coalescing (stable emulsion).
3 ✓

Texture adjustment: If you find it too thick (due to mustard and honey), stir in 1 tablespoon of water.

Tip: Surprisingly, water sometimes makes the emulsion creamier and less 'oily'.
4 ✓

Serving: Pour directly onto salad before serving, or use as a marinade for meats.

Tip: Only dress the salad right before eating, otherwise the acids 'cook' the leaves and they wilt.

Recipe FAQ

The dressing separated in the fridge. Is it spoiled?
Not at all! The natural state of oil and water is separation. Just shake it up again!
Too sour.
Every vinegar is different. Add a little more honey or oil for balance.

Ingredients

  • 30 ml Balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tbsp Honey
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 90 ml Extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 clove Garlic
  • 1 pinch Salt
  • 1 pinch Freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 tbsp Water (optional)