Honey Champagne Vinaigrette
This Honey Champagne Vinaigrette recipe will make any salad extra special! It’s light, tangy and subtly sweet, and it comes together with just 4 ingredients. It takes less than 5 minutes to make and is fresher than anything you can buy at the store!
I have a slew of homemade salad dressing recipes that I use regularly because they make all of my salads next level.
My apple cider vinegar dressing and balsamic vinaigrette dressing are bursting with fresh flavor and simple ingredients that you can pronounce. You just can’t get that with store bought dressings!
This Honey Champagne Vinaigrette recipe is my latest creation. It’s refreshing and light, and has the perfect balance of sweet, tangy flavor.
It is worthy of any salad, whether it’s for lunches, weeknight dinners or holiday gatherings.
I love how versatile it is…it will definitely be a staple in my refrigerator from here on out. 🙂
Why you’ll love this recipe
- This champagne vinaigrette salad dressing is light and refreshing with the perfect balance of sweet, tangy flavor.
- The delicate flavor is the perfect complement to any salad, particularly those with fruit, nuts and cheese.
- It has a freshness that you can taste and is better than anything you can buy at the store.
- It comes together with 4 main ingredients and takes less than 5 minutes to make.
Recipe ingredients
- Olive oil. Extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) is perfect for salad dressings because it has a more pronounced flavor compared to other oils. The flavor of EVOO ranges from robust and peppery to more subtle and fruity.
- Champagne vinegar. Generally light in color and delicate in flavor. It makes any salad extra special!
- Honey. Pairs very nicely with the delicate flavor of the champagne vinegar. Sub with maple syrup if desired.
- Dijon mustard. Adds savory depth of flavor that really sets it apart.
See the recipe card below for the full list of ingredients and quantities.
How to make champagne vinegar dressing
Preparing a homemade salad dressing with champagne vinegar is quick and easy. This simple vinaigrette is light, refreshing and adds so much flavor without overpowering the salad.
Pro tip: Once the dressing has been chilled, allow it to stand at room temperature for about 30 minutes prior to using it, then shake vigorously until emulsified.
See the recipe card below for full instructions.
- Place all the ingredients in a jar and secure the lid.
- Shake vigorously until emulsified, then taste and adjust the seasoning as necessary.
Recipe FAQs
Champagne vinegar has a very delicate, slightly fruity flavor. It’s lightly acidic and tastes more refined than stronger vinegars, such as balsamic vinegar and apple cider vinegar.
The champagne vinegar is the star of this salad dressing, so I highly suggest using it if possible.
However, if you’ve run out you can try replacing it with an equal amount of white wine vinegar. White wine vinegar is slightly more acidic and doesn’t have as delicate a flavor, but it’s a good substitute nonetheless.
Another suitable substitute is white balsamic vinegar.
If stored in an airtight container, your honey champagne vinaigrette will last up to 2 weeks in the refrigerator.
Serving suggestions
This champagne vinaigrette dressing can be used to dress a variety of salads and sides!
Pro tip: If a recipe calls for white wine vinaigrette or apple cider vinaigrette, you can almost always substitute it with champagne vinaigrette.
- Use it to elevate classic potluck sides such as three bean salad and vinegar coleslaw.
- Pair with hearty salads containing fruit, nuts or cheese, including arugula pear salad and raspberry salad.
- Drizzle over grilled vegetables or roasted asparagus as a finishing touch.
- Toss with your favorite leafy greens to create a simple yet elegant side salad, such as a butter lettuce salad or spring mix salad.
Recipe notes
- Pro tip: Once the dressing has been chilled, allow it to stand at room temperature for about 30 minutes prior to using it, then shake vigorously until emulsified.
- Sub the champagne vinegar with white balsamic or white wine vinegar.
- Add a tablespoon of freshly chopped shallot and/or a minced garlic clove and process in a food processor for additional flavor.
- Store champagne vinaigrette in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
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Honey Champagne Vinaigrette
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup champagne vinegar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt or to taste
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper or to taste
Instructions
- Place all the ingredients in a jar and secure the lid.1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil, 1/4 cup champagne vinegar, 2 tablespoons honey, 1 tablespoon dijon mustard, 1/4 teaspoon sea salt, 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- Shake vigorously until emulsified, then taste and adjust the seasoning as necessary. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- Pro tip: Once the dressing has been chilled, allow it to stand at room temperature for about 30 minutes prior to using it, then shake vigorously until emulsified.
- Sub the champagne vinegar with white balsamic or white wine vinegar.
- Add a tablespoon of freshly chopped shallot and/or a minced garlic clove and process in a food processor for additional flavor.
- Store champagne vinaigrette in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Nutrition
Nutrition is estimated using a food database and is only intended to be used as a guideline for informational purposes.
