Honey Balsamic Vinaigrette
Last updated on February 12th, 2026
I always say it, over and over again…there is NOTHING like a homemade dressing and sauce! Like for real! HOW DOES SOMETHING THAT HASN’T EVEN BEEN COOKED, SMELL SO GOOD?! So vibrant, sweet, herby, garlicky, and mouthwatering! This Honey Balsamic Vinaigrette was a star on the Apple Salad I made! This vinaigrette would also be lovely to dunk your fries, fruits, and veggies in! Or drizzle it over a wrap! This was incredible and super easy to make!
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How do honey and balsamic jive together?
Balsamic vinegar adds depth while honey brings sweetness and smoothness! Together this combo is tangy, sweet, and aromatic! The honey helps to mellow out the bitterness from the balsamic! Balsamic vinegar has notes from fig, cherry, and molasses which pairs perfectly with honey since it’s a bit floral and earthy! This pair is absolutely perfect!
Did you know?
Honey never expires! Archeologists have found honey pots in Egyptian tombs from over 3,000 years ago that are still edible! Pretty wild! Honey is such a sweet, natural surprise! Bees fly about 55,000 miles to make just one pound of honey! That’s like flying around the whole earth more than two times! And these bees visit more than 2 million flowers along the way! Honey is also the only food made by insects that humans eat! I love honey so much – I feel like it’s such an underrated natural sweetener!
What ingredients do I need to make this?
Honey
Balsamic Vinegar
Olive Oil
Dijon
Garlic
Parsley
Salt
Black Pepper
What equipment do I need?
How do I make it?
To start, mince up your garlic and parsley.
Add all ingredients to a mixing bowl and whisk to combine. It’s that easy!
Serve with your favorite salad, use it on a wrap, use it as a dip! Whatever you’re feeling! Try this with my Apple Salad recipe!
Tips:
- This vinaigrette will keep for 1-2 weeks if stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator!
- If you want to bring even more depth to this tasty sauce, consider adding 1/4 tsp of red pepper flakes to the mix!
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Honey Balsamic Vinaigrette
Ingredients
- 1 Garlic Clove minced
- ¼ cup Balsamic Vinegar
- ¼ cup Olive Oil
- 3 tbsp Honey
- 1 tbsp Dijon
- 1 tsp Parsley minced
- ¼ tsp Salt
- ¼ tsp Black Pepper
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a mixing bowl and whisk to combine. It's that easy!
- Serve with your favorite salad, use it on a wrap, use it as a dip! Whatever you're feeling! Try this with my Apple Salad recipe!
Nutrition
Please be aware that nutritional values are approximate and intended as a helpful guide
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