honey vinaigrette

Hot Honey Balsamic Vinaigrette Recipe

  • Prep Time
    5 Minutes
  • Difficulty
    Easy
  • Servings
    6
Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tbsp Mike’s Hot Honey
  • 1 tsp dijon mustard
  • 1 shallot minced
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • Salt to taste
Instructions

 

1. The Base:

  • Everything but oil in your bowl
  • Give it a good stir
  • Watch those flavors become friends

2. The Finish:

  • Drizzle in oil while whisking
  • Or shake it all in a jar
  • Both ways lead to delicious

Perfect Partners

  • Mixed greens
  • Arugula and pear
  • Roasted vegetable salad
  • Grain bowls
  • Caprese salad
  • Grilled peach salad
  • Marinade for chicken

Pro Tips

  • Room temp honey blends better
  • Fresh garlic > powder
  • Let flavors meld for 30 minutes
  • Shake before each use

Make It Your Own

  • Add fresh herbs
  • Swap citrus for brightness
  • Double the garlic (we get it)
  • Extra honey for sweetness

Storage Smarts

  • Fridge: 1 week
  • Mason jar is perfect
  • Let warm slightly if oil solidifies
  • Label with love

More Mike's Magic

Try these dressing adventures:

  • Hot Honey Lime Dressing
  • Sweet Heat Ranch
  • Asian Ginger Dressing
  • Honey Mustard Magic

Remember: Great dressing can turn everyday greens into something special.

Now go make your salads happy. Your greens are waiting.

 

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