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Apple Cider Vinegar Salad Dressing (Honey Dijon, Avocado Oil)

This easy apple cider vinegar salad dressing is perfect for light, tangy salads and pairs beautifully with just about any combination of greens and toppings. Sweetened with honey and balanced with Dijon mustard, this homemade apple cider vinegar salad dressing is simple, flavorful, and a must-try.
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Why you'll love this homemade salad dressing

  • Made with simple, wholesome ingredients – apple cider vinegar, avocado oil, honey, and Dijon mustard, and simple pantry spices. 

  • Perfectly balanced – tangy, lightly sweet, and savory without being overpowering

  • Quick & easy – whisked together in minutes with no blender required

  • Versatile – delicious on green salads, grain bowls, roasted veggies, or drizzled over chicken. This apple cider vinaigrette dressing goes with literally everything!

Say goodbye to bottled dressing! This simple 5-minute recipe for salad dressing using apple cider vinegar is made with just a few household staple ingredients and comes together quickly for a fresh, flavorful homemade salad dressing from scratch.

Honey Dijon apple cider vinegar dressing drizzled over a fresh green salad

I whip up this Apple Cider Vinaigrette about once a week (made it again last night!). It’s my go-to, all-purpose simple salad dressing for dinner salads—bright, tangy, and so easy and the best part, everything that goes into this salad dressing is likely in your cupboard or pantry, making it the perfect homemade salad dressing to throw together in a pinch.

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Ingredients needed for this honey dijon apple cider vinaigrette

For the homemade dressing:

  • Avocado oil- Neutral oil, doesn’t overpower the salad
  • Dijon mustard-It acts as an emulsifier to hold the vinaigrette in suspension and keeps the oil and vinegar from separating.
  • Honey- Add sweetness and antimicrobial benefits. 
  • Apple Cider vinegar- Gives the best tanginess to the dressing. I like raw unfiltered for health benefits. You can also substitute fresh lemon, but will need one extra teaspoon. 
  • Filtered water- Helps thin the dressing just a bit, so its not too thick and also prevents from solidifying in the fridge. 
  • Garlic powder/granules- rounds out all the flavors. 
  • Fine sea salt- Helps balance the acid in the vinegar. 
  • Pepper- Freshly ground black pepper adds warmth.
apple cider vinegar dressing in bottle with spring mix salad

The best way to mix, pour & store homemade dressing

I use my 12oz glass salad dressing shaker bottle from Kitchentoolz all the time — it makes shaking, pouring, and storing homemade dressing super easy, keeps my fridge looking neat, and it’s non-toxic and PFAS-free, so I know my dressings stay pure and safe. We host a lot of parties and barbecues, so having these for salads and marinades is incredibly helpful and makes meal prepping such a breeze. 

Why I love this shaker:

  • Durable thick 12oz glass that lasts forever

  • Silicone pour spout — no drips, no mess

  • Tamper-evident cap so you can shake the dressing right in the jar

  • Dishwasher-safe, because who wants to hand-wash this stuff?

  • Fits perfectly in the fridge door or on the counter

  • Made in the USA

It’s perfect for oil & vinegar dressings, marinades, sauces, or syrups — basically my little kitchen helper for all the things.

Tips

Shake or whisk well: A good emulsion happens when oil and vinegar/mustard are fully combined. Use your shaker bottle or whisk vigorously for 10–15 seconds.

Adjust for taste at the end: Acidity levels vary with lemons and vinegars. Start with the recommended amount and adjust to your taste. A little more honey or mustard can balance a tangy dressing.

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Step By Step Directions-How to make this honey dijon apple cider vinaigrette

Add and whisk

Add all ingredients to a measuring cup or glass jar and whisk until well combined.

Serve and Store

Serve over your salad right away, or store the dressing in a 12-oz glass jar in the refrigerator for up to 3–5 days.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes! It adds bright acidity and pairs well with honey and Dijon mustard.

 

Avocado oil is a great choice for salad dressing—especially if you’re aiming for better flavor, cleaner ingredients, and healthier fats. Its also a neutral oil which doesn’t over power the dressing. 

 

Absolutely. This dressing is perfect for meal prep and tastes even better after sitting a few hours.

Yes — you can use fresh lemon juice in place of apple cider vinegar. I recommend increasing the amount to 3 teaspoons instead of 2, since lemon juice is slightly less acidic than apple cider vinegar.

Homemade dressings made with apple cider vinegar usually keep a little longer than lemon juice dressings — typically 7–10 days in the fridge if stored properly — because the slightly higher acidity helps slow bacterial growth. That said, for the best flavor and freshness, I still recommend using your dressing within 3–5 days.

 

 

If you don’t have honey, you can substitute maple syrup. 

 

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Apple Cider Vinegar Salad Dressing (Honey Dijon, Avocado Oil)

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This easy apple cider vinegar salad dressing is perfect for light, tangy salads and pairs beautifully with just about any combination of greens and toppings. Sweetened with honey and balanced with Dijon mustard, this homemade apple cider vinegar salad dressing is simple, flavorful, and a must-try.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Dressing, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 0.5 Cup

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Ingredients
  

Dressing

  • 1/4 cup Avocado oil
  • 2 tbsp Honey
  • 2 tbsp Filtered water
  • 2 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 2 tsp Apple cider vinegar
  • 1/2 tsp Garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1/4 tsp pepper

Instructions
 

  • Make the dressing: In a small bowl or jar, whisk together avocado oil, honey, water, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until smooth. Taste and adjust sweetness or tang as needed.
  • Serve or Store: Serve immediately over salad or place dressing in glass storage bottle and place in fridge for 3-5 days.

Notes

This dressing typically does not solidify in the refrigerator, but it may thicken slightly as the oil chills. Simply remove it from the fridge about 30 minutes before using, give it a good shake, and it will return to its normal consistency.
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Hi, I’m Jenn – welcome to Tinhateats! Here, you’ll find a collection of gluten-free, paleo, and Whole30-friendly recipes, with a special spotlight on einkorn flour. I love reimagining classic dishes in healthier, more nourishing ways—and I hope my recipes inspire you to try something new in your own kitchen. Follow along for real food, made simple!

 

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