Make the best Apple Cider Vinaigrette Recipe in just 5 minutes with olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, and garlic. This easy homemade salad dressing is fresh, flavorful, gluten-free, and perfect for salads, vegetables, grain bowls, and marinades.
Fresh, flavorful, and ready in just minutes, this Apple Cider Vinaigrette is the perfect homemade salad dressing for everyday meals. Made with extra virgin olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, fresh garlic, and simple seasonings, this easy vinaigrette delivers the perfect balance of tangy, sweet, and savory flavors. Drizzle it over garden salads, spinach salads, roasted vegetables, grain bowls, or use it as a delicious marinade for chicken and vegetables. Once you taste this homemade apple cider vinaigrette, you will want to keep a jar in your refrigerator at all times.
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Yield: About ⅔ cup (10 tablespoons), approximately 10 servings (1 tablespoon each)
⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil
¼ cup apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon honey
1½ teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 garlic clove, minced
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
⅛ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Step 1: Combine the Ingredients
Add the extra virgin olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, kosher salt, and black pepper to a small mixing bowl or mason jar.
Step 2: Whisk Until Emulsified
Whisk the ingredients together until the dressing is smooth and fully combined. If using a mason jar, tightly secure the lid and shake vigorously for about 30 seconds until the vinaigrette is well blended.
Step 3: Taste and Adjust
Taste the dressing and adjust the seasoning if needed. Add an extra pinch of salt to enhance the flavors or a little more honey for additional sweetness. If you prefer a tangier vinaigrette, stir in another teaspoon of apple cider vinegar.
Step 4: Serve
Drizzle over mixed greens, spinach, kale, arugula, pasta salads, roasted vegetables, grain bowls, or use as a flavorful marinade for chicken, pork, or seafood.
Store the vinaigrette in an airtight container or mason jar in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
Shake or whisk well before serving, as the oil and vinegar will naturally separate during storage.
If the olive oil becomes cloudy or solidifies in the refrigerator, let the dressing sit at room temperature for 10 to 15 minutes before shaking again.
For extra flavor, add 1 teaspoon of fresh chopped parsley, basil, thyme, or chives.
This recipe is naturally gluten-free when prepared with certified gluten-free Dijon mustard.
