Perfect Salad Dressing Ratio
3 Classic Honey Dressing Recipes
🍯 Honey Mustard (Most Popular)
Ingredients:
- • 1/4 cup honey (85g)
- • 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
- • 3 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- • 1/4 cup olive oil
- • Salt & pepper
Perfect For:
Chicken salad, spinach salad, as dipping sauce
Lasts:
2 weeks refrigerated
🍷 Honey Balsamic
Ingredients:
- • 1/4 cup honey (85g)
- • 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- • 1/3 cup olive oil
- • 1 garlic clove (minced)
- • Salt & pepper
Perfect For:
Caprese salad, roasted vegetables, strawberry salad
Lasts:
10 days refrigerated
🍎 Apple Cider Vinaigrette
Ingredients:
- • 1/4 cup honey (85g)
- • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- • 1/4 cup olive oil
- • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- • Salt & pepper
Perfect For:
Kale salad, coleslaw, autumn salads with apples
Lasts:
2 weeks refrigerated
The 3:2:1 Golden Ratio Explained
For most vinaigrettes:
Parts Oil
(1/4 cup + 2 tbsp)
Parts Acid (Vinegar)
(1/4 cup)
Part Sweet (Honey)
(1/4 cup balances tartness)
Common Questions
Can I use less honey?
Yes! Start with 2 tbsp honey, taste, add more. Some vinegars (balsamic) are naturally sweeter and need less honey.
What's the best vinegar for honey dressings?
Apple cider vinegar (mild, fruity) or white balsamic (sweet, mild). Red wine vinegar works but is sharper.
How do I emulsify the dressing?
Add Dijon mustard (1 tsp) as emulsifier. Whisk honey + vinegar + mustard first, then SLOWLY drizzle in oil while whisking constantly.