Honey Mustard Dressing Recipe

This Honey Mustard Dressing is good on everything–drizzle, dip, or spread it!

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It may be nearly fall, but if you ask me, we’re still deep in salad season! You know, salad season. It’s the time of year when it’s always sunny, and it stays light out forever, and the only thing you want to eat is a crisp, refreshing salad.

Maybe this is just a “me” thing, but I live for salad season. If you’ve seen my recipe for Honey Balsamic Dressing, you already know about my journey into salad-making. And with great salads come great dressings, like this Honey Mustard Dressing.

If you ask me, the dressing makes the salad. You could go tangy, sweet, savory, or spicy, and you’ll always end up with a totally different (albeit always delicious) flavor profile. Honey Mustard Dressing is no exception—it brings a creamy balance of sweet and tangy, with just enough of a kick to make you want seconds. And thirds. And the whole salad bowl. Really.

Is Honey Mustard Dressing Recipe Healthy?

My Honey Mustard Dressing uses wholesome ingredients like Dijon mustard, honey, apple cider vinegar, and extra-virgin olive oil to provide a balanced dressing with no added preservatives. Dijon is full of antioxidants, while the apple cider vinegar helps with weight loss, and the olive oil packs this dressing with good, healthy fats.

Is Honey Mustard Dressing The Same As Honey Mustard Dipping Sauce?

Honey Mustard Dressing is not exactly the same as Honey Mustard Sauce, which makes a great condiment on sandwiches, meats, and burgers! Instead, this Honey Mustard Dressing combines the two signature ingredients– honey and mustard– with oil and vinegar to create a lighter, drizzle-able (yup, that’s a word) dressing.

To achieve this texture, whisk your ingredients together. You should also choose a high-quality Dijon, and I recommend using raw honey for richness and depth of flavor.

INGREDIENTS

1/4 cup Dijon mustard
1/4 cup honey
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

INSTRUCTIONS

Mix

Combine mustard, honey, vinegar, salt, and pepper.

Emulsify

Gradually add olive oil, whisking until smooth.

Store

Adjust taste, store refrigerated.

Devour!

FAQs & Tips

How to Make Ahead and Store?

Your homemade Honey Mustard Dressing will keep well in the fridge for a few weeks, making it an excellent dressing for meal prep and lunches. Just store it in an airtight container, like a mason jar.

IS HONEY MUSTARD DRESSING SPICY?

This Honey Mustard Dressing is not spicy, but you can easily add heat with peppers of your choice, chili oil, or cayenne pepper! I like to add a bit of hot honey to my version of the recipe in addition to regular honey.

CAN HONEY MUSTARD DRESSING BE KEPT AT ROOM TEMPERATURE?

You can store Honey Mustard Dressing at room temperature since all the ingredients are non-perishable, but the dressing may stay fresh longer in the fridge.

Serving Suggestions

Like I said, it’s still salad season, and this Honey Mustard Dressing will be your go-to for all your favorite salads! Try this delectable dressing on salads with light proteins, like Salmon Caesar or Roasted Sweet Potato Salad with Chicken. Honey Mustard Dressing is great for no-meat salads, too! This Pomegranate Persimmon Salad is perfect for transitioning into autumn and enjoying the last bits of salad season.

Honey Mustard Dressing isn’t just great on salads! It can also be a great complement to wraps and sandwiches, like this Garlic Roasted Chickpeas Wrap. Plus, Honey Mustard Dressing is a great dipping sauce for Chicken Wings and other finger foods.