If you’re a fan of combining sweet and savory ingredients in one easy recipe, you’re going to love this honey mustard dressing. It’s the perfect condiment to keep on hand to jazz up breakfast, lunch, dinner, or even snack time.
What is Honey Mustard Dressing?
Honey mustard dressing brings together the sweetness of honey, the tang and spice of Dijon mustard, the brightness of lemon juice, and the creaminess of mayo for a delectable dressing that upgrades any savory meal. It’s a great way to dress up a salad or nearly any protein but it can do double duty as a dipping sauce, too.
Ingredients
All you need are a few simple ingredients to whip up this sweet and tangy dressing.
- Mayonnaise – Mayo makes up the creamy base of the dressing.
- Dijon Mustard – You can’t have honey mustard without the mustard! Dijon gives it a tangy and slightly spicy flavor.
- Honey – Honey gives the dressing its signature sweetness.
- Fresh Lemon Juice – The acidity of lemon balances out the other ingredients.
- Fine Sea Salt – Salt brings out the flavors of the mustard and honey.
- Mustard Seeds – This optional addition gives the dressing a bit of crunchy texture.
Variations
There’s no shortage of ways that you can change up this easy honey mustard dressing!
- Whole Grain Mustard – Skip adding the mustard seeds and use whole grain mustard instead.
- Yogurt – Swap out some or all of the mayo for Greek yogurt.
- Heat – Sprinkle in some cayenne pepper powder or add a dash of hot sauce to give the dressing a spicier kick. Or for subtle heat, shake in some black pepper.
- Syrup – Substitute maple syrup for the honey.
- Vinegar – Instead of lemon juice, use apple cider vinegar to give the dressing some tanginess. Or try white wine vinegar for an elevated version.
- Herbs – Add fresh parsley or other fresh herbs for added flavor.
- Yellow Mustard – For a more crisp and tart dressing trade out some or all of the Dijon mustard for yellow mustard.
- Garlic – Add some savory flavor with a pinch or two of garlic powder.
What To Serve With Honey Mustard Dressing
There are so many ways to use this easy dressing! Spoon it over a simple salad, use it as a dip for pretzels, chicken nuggets, chicken tenders, and turkey pinwheels, spread it on sandwiches or burgers, or toss it with roasted vegetables, potatoes, or green beans.
You can even use it to give morning meals like breakfast sandwiches and scrambled eggs a boost of flavor or you can upgrade dinnertime by using it on chicken, pork, ham, or seafood. Or use it as a dipping sauce for an Air Fryer Grilled Cheese or keto grilled cheese or on one pot meals like this one pot smoked sausage.
How to Make Honey Mustard Dressing
This dressing couldn’t be any more easy to make!
- Mix. Place all of the ingredients except the mustard seeds in a small bowl and stir to combine.
- Fold in the seeds. Pour in the mustard seeds and gently mix them in.
- Store. Transfer the dressing to an airtight container and store it in the refrigerator until ready to use. Serve chilled.’
Storage and Freezing
Since this dressing contains mayo, you’ll want to keep it in the fridge when it’s not being served. Leave a little time between making it and serving it for the flavors to come together while it’s being chilled.
How to Store Honey Mustard Dressing
Transfer the honey mustard to an airtight container or mason jar and store it for up to 4 days in the refrigerator.
Can I Freeze Honey Mustard Dressing?
We do not recommend freezing mayonnaise-based dressings or sauces.
Common Questions About Honey Mustard Dressing
Honey mustard is a combination of mustard and honey that is sometimes mixed with other ingredients like mayonnaise, lemon juice, and other seasonings.
Honey mustard itself may just be a sweetened mustard while honey mustard dressing includes other ingredients like mayonnaise or oils and seasonings.
Regular mustard is tangy and sometimes a little spicy, depending on the variety. Honey mustard still has those flavors but is sweet as well.
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Honey Mustard Dressing
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds optional for texture
Instructions
- Combine the mayonnaise, mustard, honey, lemon juice and salt in a small bowl. Whisk until smooth.
- If adding mustard seeds, fold in at the end.
- Cover and chill before serving.
- If you’ve tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was in the comments or star ratings.
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