Name: Apple Cider Vinegar Dressing (Small Batch)
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Ingredients: 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil; 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar; 2 teaspoons honey (or maple syrup for vegan); 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard; 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning; pinch sea salt

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This small batch apple cider vinegar dressing is tangy, lightly sweet, and ready in five minutes. Made with olive oil, honey, Dijon mustard, and Italian seasoning, it yields about ½ cup, or four 2-tablespoon servings to use throughout the week.

I've tested this dressing with several oil-to-vinegar ratios, and this brighter, vinegar-forward balance is the one I prefer. Everything gets shaken in one jar, which doubles as its storage container in the refrigerator.

Apple cider vinegar dressing in a Mason jar on a brown wood table.

"Wonderful recipe. I will be making it many times over."
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ - Marcy, One Happy Dish reader

This simple ACV dressing happens to be one of my most favorite tiny kitchen rituals. It takes just minutes to make but somehow makes the whole meal feel more intentional. One thing I love about this dressing in particular is that it stays fresh for at least a week in the fridge since it only uses pantry ingredients. So if you're cooking for one you'll appreciate that the four servings can absolutely be spread out over the week.

🌿 Ingredients

Apple cider vinegar, olive oil and Italian seasoning jars laying on a brown wood table.

Because this dressing is vinegar-forward, choose an apple cider vinegar whose flavor you enjoy. Honey softens the acidity, but maple syrup works for a vegan version. Dijon adds tang and helps the oil and vinegar combine when shaken, while sea salt helps balance out the flavor.

See recipe card below for exact quantities.

📝 Instructions

Apple cider vinegar salad dressing in a pint-sized Mason jar. — Combine all of the ingredients in a lidded jar like a Mason jar.

Close up shot of apple cider vinegar salad dressing in a Mason jar. — Cover the jar tightly and shake everything up for about 15 seconds before serving.

🍱 Storage

Refrigerate the dressing in its covered jar for up to one week. The olive oil will partially solidify in the refrigerator; this is normal. Let the jar sit at room temperature for 10-15 minutes, then shake well before serving.

🥧 Serving suggestions

Use about 2 tablespoons per serving on mixed greens, roasted vegetables, or grain bowls. For a simple fall salad, pair it with greens, sliced apple or pear, roasted sweet potato, toasted nuts, and goat cheese. To turn the salad into a meal, add chicken, beans, eggs, or cooked grains.

For more salad dressing ideas, check out these 5 Easy Homemade Salad Dressings. The small batch balsamic vinaigrette is a sweeter, mellower alternative to this more tangy dressing. 🙂

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