BEST Homemade Mustard Vinaigrette

This simple, healthy vinaigrette is delicious on almost any type of salad! It's great to make up a big batch in a shaker cup or quart-sized mason jar so you always have a quick, healthy solution and don't reach for that store-bought dressing with hydrogenated oils and corn syrup. 

I like to mix store-bought greens with foraged greens, like chickweed, dandelion greens, garlic mustard, etc, for extra nutrition and a taste that you can't buy at the store. I find that when I chop them into small pieces, the kids are more apt to eat it....have you ever  noticed this?

The extra virgin olive oil delivers heart-healthy fats, while the honey provides antioxidants, amino acids, minerals, and vitamins. 

I've tried both yellow and dijon mustards, and definitely prefer the yellow mustard, but feel free to substitute as you like! The vinegar is also versatile, and is delicious with balsamic, white balsamic, and apple cider vinegar.

Don't skip the garlic, and don't skimp on the salt! :)

Recipe:

1 cup extra virgin olive oil

1/2 cup white balsamic vinegar (or regular balsamic or apple cider vinegar)

1/2 cup yellow mustard (or dijon)

5-6 garlic cloves, minced

1/4 cup honey (or agave nectar)

1 Tbsp pink Himalayan salt

1 tsp pepper

Add all ingredients to shaker cup, mason jar, or an old glass dressing bottle. Shake it up! Dress your salad just before eating.