Simple Hot Honey Dressing Recipe (Vinaigrette)

Jar of hot honey dressing with a spoon being lifted out of it and a bowl of green lettuce in the top left corner.

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Simple Hot Honey Dressing Recipe (Vinaigrette)

This sweet and spicy Hot Honey Dressing Recipe is as easy as it is delicious! In just 5 minutes whisk together a handful of pantry staples like olive oil, honey, mustard, red pepper flakes, and dried herbs. Add a splash of lemon juice for bright flavor and you have an incredible homemade vinaigrette recipe ready to serve. Toss on a simple green salad, drizzle over pasta salad, or add to your next veggie tray.

Prep Time5

Total Time5

Course: Condiment

Cuisine: American

Servings: cups

Calories: 139kcal

Author: Misty

Equipment

Ingredients

¾ cup light olive oil
¼ cup lemon juice
3 tablespoon honey
2 teaspoon garlic minced
1 teaspoon ground mustard
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼-½ teaspoon red pepper flakes or more to taste

Instructions

Combine all the ingredients in a jar or medium bowl. Whisk vigorously to combine.
¼ cup lemon juice, 3 tablespoon honey, 2 teaspoon garlic, 1 teaspoon ground mustard, 1 teaspoon dried basil, 1 teaspoon dried thyme, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, ½ teaspoon kosher salt, ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper, ¼-½ teaspoon red pepper flakes, ¾ cup light olive oil

Notes

Tips & Tricks

Use light olive oil instead of regular olive oil so that the honey and herb flavors really shine!
Use freshly squeezed lemon juice - it makes all the difference in flavor.
Adjust the spice to your taste by increasing or decreasing the red pepper flakes.
Make sure to use a whisk (not a spoon or spatula) and mix vigorously. This helps the oil and other ingredients to emulsify, or combine together with less separation.

Storage

Store in a sealed container in the fridge for 1-2 weeks. The olive oil may solidify; to use, allow to sit at room temperature for a few minutes or pop in the microwave on half power for 10-20 seconds before serving, then shake or stir to recombine.

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