Sweet Onion Salad Dressing Recipe with Dijon

This sweet onion salad dressing recipe is a bright, tangy, and tasty way to dress up greens! Ready in just 5 minutes, this simple dressing is easy to make and is loaded with sweet onion flavor in each bite.

Toss with romaine lettuce, spinach, massaged kale, or enjoy as a dip with veggies. I love this sweet onion dressing on a big salad loaded with sourdough croutons and alongside some hearty protein.

There’s nothing better than a good homemade dressing – especially one with a tangy flavor and just the right balance of savory & sweet.! And if you want serious flavor, this dressing brings out all the stops. It’s delicious in every single bite.

This easy dressing recipe is made with fresh sweet onions and Dijon mustard, blended with tasty herbs and spices. It’s creamy, without any dairy, it’s naturally delicious and easy to make in a blender. You can toss it with your favorite salads, or even use at as a dipping sauce for French fries or pizza crust. It’s versatile and SO yummy!

This Sweet Onion Salad Dressing Recipe Is

• Bright 
• Creamy
• Fresh
• Tangy
• Savory
• Earthy
• Easy to Make

A Tasty Homemade Salad Dressing Recipe with Onions

See the recipe card below for full ingredient amounts and recipe instructions!

• Onions – I used a sweet Vidalia onion for this recipe, which makes it naturally sweet. Use a good onion, as it’s one of the key ingredients. You can also use white onions, red onion, or yellow onions from the grocery store too.
• Fresh Garlic cloves
• Honey, or Maple Syrup/Agave nectar for a little natural sweetness.
• Apple Cider Vinegar – I like the sweetness of ACV, but you can use white wine vinegar or even a white balsamic vinegar instead.
• Dijon Mustard – I like using a nice Dijon mustard which I find has more flavor than regular yellow mustard.
• Sea Salt & Black Pepper
• Extra Virgin Olive Oil – for a nice flavor, or a light vegetable oil can be used instead.

What Equipment Do You Need

I used a high-speed blender for this dressing, but you can use a food processor as well. You want to make sure the onion is completely blended.

I like storing my dressing in a half pint mason jar with an airtight lid. But you can use any airtight container you have on hand as well.

How To Make Honey Onion Salad Dressing

1. In a blender, add the dressing ingredients: onion, garlic, honey, apple cider vinegar, whole grain mustard, black pepper and olive oil.
2. Start by blending on low speed, and gradually work up to high speed until dressing is smooth and creamy.
3. Dress your favorite salad greens, and enjoy!
4. Store leftover salad dressing in an airtight container, refrigerate, and enjoy within 1 week.

Enjoy Flavorful Salads All Year Long

This homemade Vidalia onion dressing is made with simple ingredients, and takes just minutes! It’s a great dressing for tossing with tender greens and loading up your favorite salad toppings.

We enjoy making fresh and fun salads all year long, and this is one of our favorite salad dressings to make during busy weeks! It’s great in the warmer months, or any time of year when you have an extra sweet onion on hand. If this is your first time making homemade dressings, don’t worry, it’s simple and tastes better than store-bought!

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Sweet Onion Salad Dressing

Kelly Jensen

This sweet onion salad dressing recipe is a bright, tangy, and tasty way to dress up greens! Ready in just 5 minutes, this simple dressing is easy to make and is loaded with sweet onion flavor in each bite.

5 from 3 votes

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 0 minutes mins

Total Time 10 minutes mins

Course Dressing, Salad

Cuisine American

Servings 8 servings

Calories 141 kcal

Equipment

• High Speed Blender
• mason jar

Ingredients

  

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• 1/2 large sweet onion roughly chopped
• 1 clove garlic
• 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup/agave nectar
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1/4 teaspoon Sea Salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 cup olive oil

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Instructions

 

• In a blender, add the dressing ingredients: onion, garlic, honey, apple cider vinegar, whole grain mustard, black pepper and olive oil.
• Start by blending on low speed, and gradually work up to high speed until dressing is smooth and creamy.
• Dress your favorite salad greens, and enjoy!
• Store leftover salad dressing in an airtight container, refrigerate, and enjoy within 1 week.

Nutrition

Calories: 141kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 0.2gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 153mgPotassium: 22mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 0.1mg

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