Name: Balsamic Honey Mustard Dressing
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 2 min
Total time: 7 min
Yield: 3 Servings
Cuisine: Italian

Jule’s Menu Verified

January 27, 2026

This simple and delicious honey balsamic mustard dressing is the only dressing you really need. It’s a true all‑rounder with a perfect balance of acidity, sweetness, and mild heat, giving it a tangy, slightly spicy flavor and a harmonious Mediterranean touch. It pairs perfectly with sophisticated salad bowls, quick tomato salads, and even classic side salads, and it can be easily prepared in advance and stored in the refrigerator.

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Balsamic Honey Mustard Dressing

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Ingredients

WarningWheat and 2 other allergens identified

Instructions

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Instructions

Place the peppercorns and mustard seeds in a mortar and crush them well. You can also roughly grind them in a spice grinder or with a small blender. Then add the coarse salt and crush a little more. Medium-grain salt does not need further grinding.

Mix the crushed spices with the remaining ingredients and store in an airtight spice jar or container.

Place all the dressing ingredients in a screw-top jar, close it tightly, and shake thoroughly like a cocktail until all ingredients are combined.

For a large salad (3–4 servings), use the entire dressing. For a single serving or a side salad for two, 3–4 tablespoons are sufficient. Any remaining dressing can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to five to seven days.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Emulsification Magic 🌪️
Slowly drizzle olive oil into the vinegar mixture while whisking vigorously to create a perfectly smooth, stable emulsion that won't separate.
Dried Herb Awakening 🌿
Crush dried herbs between your palms before adding to release their essential oils and maximize flavor intensity in the dressing.
Flavor Layering Technique 🧂
Toast mustard seeds briefly before grinding to enhance their nutty undertones and add depth to the dressing's complex flavor profile.
Vinegar Balance Trick 🍶
Use a 3:1 ratio of olive oil to balsamic vinegar to create the perfect acid-to-oil balance that doesn't overpower the other ingredients.
Storage Brilliance 🧊
Store the dressing in a glass jar with a tight-fitting lid and let it sit at room temperature for 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to fully marry.

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Jule’s Menu

Hi, I’m Julia, and I’m the recipe developer, photographer, and author behind Jules’ Menu. I’ve spent the last eight years perfecting healthy everyday recipes so they strike the perfect balance between healthy and nourishing, simple and practical, and gourmet-level delicious.