Apple Cider-Honey-Mustard Vinaigrette

by Clean Plates Editors

September 1, 2025

Looking for a healthy homemade salad dressing that’s as versatile as it is delicious? This Apple Cider–Honey–Mustard Vinaigrette is tangy, slightly sweet, and full of flavor—without the additives you often find in store-bought bottles. Apple cider vinegar brings gut-friendly benefits, olive oil provides heart-healthy fats, and honey mustard ties everything together with a mellow sweetness. It’s a perfect match for leafy green salads, grain bowls, roasted vegetables, or even as a quick marinade for chicken or salmon.

Best of all, it comes together in just minutes with a handful of pantry staples. Here’s how to make it:

Recipe by Connie Weissmuller

Apple Cider-Honey-Mustard Vinaigrette

SERVES

PREP TIME

05 min

COOK TIME

00 min

Ingredients

2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar

2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

2 tablespoons honey mustard

½ cup extra-virgin olive oil

Pinch of sea salt

Directions

In a large Mason jar (or blender), combine the vinegars, honey mustard and olive oil.

Sprinkle in a pinch of sea salt, cover the jar with the top and shake vigorously until well blended. Serve.

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