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Peach Honey Dijon Balsamic Vinaigrette

Peach honey dijon balsamic vinaigrette makes a glossy, golden salad dressing with peach flecks and a smooth emulsion from whisking. This summer-ready vinaigrette balances tangy balsamic, sweet peach puree, and Dijon mustard for an elegant finishing drizzle.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Condiment
Cuisine: Modern American
Calories: 284
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Balsamic vinegar
  • 0.3333333333 cup balsamic vinegar
Peach puree
  • 0.25 cup peach puree
Honey
  • 2 tbsp honey
Dijon mustard
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
Olive oil
  • 0.5 cup olive oil
Grapeseed oil
  • 0.25 cup grapeseed oil
Shallot
  • 0.5 shallot, minced
Salt
  • 0.25 tsp salt
Black pepper
  • 0.125 tsp black pepper
Thyme
  • thyme pinch

Method
 

Make the vinaigrette
  1. Add balsamic vinegar, peach puree, honey, Dijon mustard, and minced shallot to a bowl. Whisk until evenly combined and the shallot looks suspended.
  2. Slowly whisk in the olive oil and grapeseed oil in a steady stream to form an emulsion. Stop when the dressing looks glossy and slightly thickened with peach flecks.
  3. Season with salt, black pepper, and thyme, whisking again to distribute. Taste and adjust the balance of sweet and tang as needed.
Store and serve
  1. Pour the vinaigrette into a glass jar and refrigerate. Use within up to one week.
  2. Shake well before using, then drizzle over salads. The dressing will look separated before shaking, then turn cohesive again.

Notes

For the best emulsion, add the oils slowly while whisking so the vinaigrette stays glossy instead of oily. Store in a sealed glass jar in the refrigerator for up to 1 week; freeze is not recommended because the oils and peach puree can separate after thawing. If you want a lighter option, swap half the olive oil for an equal amount of olive-oil-based cooking spray or use more grapeseed oil for a slightly milder flavor.