Creamy, tangy, and full of fresh flavor, this dijon and dill dressing will bring some life into your salads! Only 4 simple ingredients and takes about 5 minutes to make. This dill vinaigrette is also great on veggies, salmon, and chicken!
Homemade salad dressing is so much better than store bought dressing! They only require a few ingredients and are simple to make, like this 5 Minute Lemon Herb Vinaigrette or Grapefruit Vinaigrette. These easy sauces aren't just for salads though! They can also be used for marinades, or drizzled over veggies or proteins.
Jump to RecipeWhy this recipe works
- Super simple. Only 4 simple ingredients.
- Fast. You only need about 5 minutes to make this homemade dressing recipe.
- Versatile. Use it for your favorite salad, as a marinade, or a dressing or dipping sauce for vegetables and proteins.
- Vegan
- Gluten free
- Dairy free
Ingredients and Substitutions
Dijon mustard - You can substitute for a whole grain dijon mustard.
Apple cider vinegar - Substitute for other types of vinegar like red wine vinegar or white wine vinegar. Champagne vinegar will also work.
Fresh dill - This dressing works best with fresh dill. If needed, you can substitute 1 tablespoon of fresh dill for 1 teaspoon of dried dill. I definitely recommend using fresh dill weed for the best flavor!
Extra-virgin olive oil - Use a good quality oil since you will taste it in this vinaigrette.
See the recipe card below for a full list of ingredients and measurements.
Variations
- Make it creamy. To give this dressing a more creamy texture, use an immersion blender or food processor (affiliate link) to emulsify it.
- Make it even creamier. Add a tablespoon or two of Greek yogurt for an extra creamy dressing.
- Add more herbs. Try adding more finely chopped fresh herbs like parsley, chives, or green onions for some extra herby flavor.
- Add more acid. If you want to add a lemon flavor, add a splash of fresh lemon juice or even lemon zest.
Equipment
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How to Make Dijon Dill Vinaigrette
This creamy dill dressing recipe is so easy, just whisk it all together!
Step One
Add ingredients to a small bowl except for olive oil.
Step Two
Whisk together while slowly drizzling olive oil in until all combined.
How to Use Dill Salad Dressing
Some ideas on how to use this creamy dill salad dressing!
- On top of an avocado toast with smoked salmon
- On a big green salad to add a bright fresh flavor
- Drizzle this sauce over sautéed green beans
- It makes the perfect topping for pan-seared or baked salmon
- For a pasta salad dressing
- Creamy dill sauce is delicious drizzled over any preparation of fish or chicken
- On this Healthier Brussels Sprouts Potato Salad (you can use this version of the dressing instead of the minor swaps used in the recipe there)
- Add it to anything you want to give a fresh dill flavor to!
Check out all the salads and salad dressing recipes on the site for more ideas.
Expert Tips
- Storage. Store this mustard dill salad dressing in a mason jar or airtight container in the fridge for about 5 days. The oil may harden when chilled. Let the dressing sit at room temperature for 10-15 minutes before using to allow the oil to melt, and give it a good shake before serving again. For more information, check out How Long Does Salad Dressing Last in the Fridge?
- Whisk it! The more you whisk this dressing, the more emulsified it will be making a creamier dressing.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I substitute fresh for dried dill in this recipe?
You can but I don’t recommend it. Fresh dill has a unique flavor that mostly gets lost when it is dried. If you need to substitute, use 1 teaspoon of dried dill in place of 1 tablespoon of fresh dill.
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📖 Recipe
Dijon and Dill Vinaigrette Dressing Recipe
Equipment
- Whisk
- Small bowl
- Knife
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons dijon mustard
- ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Add dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, dill and salt to a bowl.
- Whisk together.
- Slowly pour in the olive oil while whisking, allowing ingredients to fully emulsify.
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