Glazes & Sauces

Hot Honey Vinaigrette

A bright shake-and-pour dressing of olive oil, apple cider vinegar, Dijon, and hot honey. Great on peppery greens, grain bowls, and roasted vegetables.

Prep
5 min
Cook
0 min
Total
5 min
Serves
6
Heat
Medium

Bright · Tangy · Gentle heat

Small glass cruet of hot honey vinaigrette with chili flakes next to an arugula and shaved fennel salad
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Ingredients

Servings: 6

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Prep timer

05:00

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The method

  1. 01

    Add the vinegar, hot honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper to a clean jar.

  2. 02

    Pour in the olive oil, close the lid tightly, and shake for 30 seconds until creamy and emulsified.

  3. 03

    Taste on a leaf of lettuce and adjust with more honey or vinegar.

  4. 04

    Dress the salad just before serving. Refrigerate leftovers and shake again before using.

Cooking timer

00:00

Ready

Times are estimates. Check doneness and any required internal temperature before serving.

A little sweet. A little heat. All yours.

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Small stainless-steel saucepan

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Fine-mesh strainer

Strain dried chili flakes for a smoother drizzle.

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Glass storage jars

Clean, dry jars for your honey and spice blends.

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