How to Make a Honey Dijon Vinaigrette Salad Dressing | Cook with Curtis Stone | Coles

honey

🥗Healthier: agave nectar

💰Cheaper: sugar syrup

Agave nectar is lower on the glycemic index, while sugar syrup is more cost-effective.

Dijon mustard

🥗Healthier: whole grain mustard

💰Cheaper: yellow mustard

Whole grain mustard adds texture, while yellow mustard is more affordable.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while canola oil is a budget-friendly option.

apple cider vinegar

🥗Healthier: white wine vinegar

💰Cheaper: regular vinegar

White wine vinegar offers a similar flavor, while regular vinegar is often cheaper.

Pick fresh thyme leaves and chop them quickly.

Add the chopped thyme to the bottom of a mixing bowl.

Add a generous spoon of Dijon mustard to the bowl.

Add a good dollop of honey to the bowl, eyeballing the amount.

Mix the mustard and honey together.

Add one to two tablespoons of white wine vinegar to the mixture.

Whisk the mixture to incorporate the mustard, vinegar, and honey.

Slowly pour in olive oil while whisking to emulsify the dressing.

Taste the dressing and adjust sweetness or sharpness as needed.

Add a little salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.

Whisk again until well combined.

Taste again to ensure it's perfect.

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