For just about every basic recipe, you need “the little black dress”–the basic fall-back recipe that never fails.
Here is a wonderful vinaigrette that hits all the right notes. It is tangy with just the right amount of sweet.
This was a gift recipe from a good friend. I keep going back to it again and again and again.
Here is the recipe as I prepared it in my kitchen:
Vinaigrette
December 29, 2025
Ingredients
- 1/4 C. balsamic vinegar
- 1 T. honey
- 2 t. Dijon mustard
- 1 large garlic clove (minced)
- 1/2 t. kosher salt
- 1/4 t. black pepper
- 3/4 C. extra-virgin olive oil
Directions
- Step 1 Whisk vnegar, honey, Dijon, garlic, salt and pepper together. Gradually drizzle the olive oil into your vinaigrette whisking to emulsify the dressing. Cook’s Note: You can vary this recipe a bit by choosing flavored balsamics.
