Bring all ingredients to room temperature before whisking to create a more stable, creamy emulsion that won't separate as quickly during storage.

Always use freshly squeezed lemon and orange juice rather than bottled versions—the bright, complex flavors are essential to balancing this dressing's delicate profile.

Whisk in the olive oil slowly while adding it in a thin stream while whisking in one consistent direction to prevent breaking and achieve a silkier, more cohesive texture.

Combine the Dijon mustard with lemon juice and salt first before adding oil—the mustard's natural emulsifiers will help bind the water and oil components together.

Add honey gradually while tasting, as its sweetness intensifies when chilled; you can always add more, but you cannot remove excess sweetness once incorporated.