Best Homemade Salad Dressing
Homemade salad dressing is simple to make and comes together in minutes. It tastes delicious and helps to avoid preservatives in store-bought dressings.
- Prep Time: 3 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 3 minutes
- Yield: 10 tablespoons 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Whisked
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
- 6 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk all ingredients except olive oil. Then slowly whisk in the olive oil tablespoon by tablespoon until the dressing thickens and an emulsion forms. Taste and adjust quantities as desired.
- Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks; bring to room temperature and stir before serving.
Notes
Vinegar Options: Feel free to substitute red wine vinegar, apple cider vinegar, balsamic vinegar, or sherry vinegar for different flavor profiles.
Oil Substitutions: If you find EVOO too strong, use avocado oil.
Make it Creamy: Whisk in 2 tablespoons of Greek yogurt, mayo, or tahini for a creamier texture.
Jar Method: Combine all ingredients in a mason jar with a tight lid and shake vigorously for 30-45 seconds until emulsified.
Fresh Additions: Add minced garlic, minced shallot, fresh herbs, garlic powder, onion powder, dried oregano, or red pepper flakes to customize the flavor.
About the Sweetener: The honey or maple syrup balances the acidity. You can skip it for a more savory dressing, or increase to 1 to 2 tablespoons if you prefer sweeter flavors.
