Description
Homemade Honey Mustard Dressing is a creamy, tangy, and subtly sweet sauce made from simple pantry staples. Ready in under 5 minutes, it perfectly balances honey’s natural sweetness with mustard’s gentle zing, making it ideal as a salad dressing, dip, marinade, or sandwich spread to elevate everyday meals.
Ingredients
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Primary Ingredients
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Combine the wet ingredients: Start by adding ¼ cup mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard, and 2 tablespoons honey into a medium mixing bowl. Using a whisk or fork, gently blend these ingredients together until smooth and creamy.
- Add the vinegar: Pour in 1 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar. This adds acidity and brightness to the dressing. Stir thoroughly to incorporate it evenly throughout the mix.
- Season to taste: Sprinkle in ¼ teaspoon each of salt and black pepper. Whisk again, then taste your dressing and adjust seasoning as needed to suit your preference.
- Adjust consistency: If your Homemade Honey Mustard Dressing feels too thick, add a teaspoon of water at a time until you reach the desired pourable consistency perfect for drizzling or dipping.
Notes
- Use fresh mustard and honey for the best flavor impact.
- Whisk thoroughly to ensure a perfectly emulsified and creamy finish.
- Refrigerate the dressing for at least 30 minutes to let flavors meld beautifully.
- Adjust honey amounts based on how sweet or tangy you want your dressing.
- Make small batches to keep freshness and avoid waste, especially when testing variations.
- This dressing can be garnished with chopped chives or parsley for extra color and herb flavor.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week. Stir before serving.
- Freezing is not recommended as texture and emulsification may break down.
- Serve cold or at room temperature; avoid reheating to preserve texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: honey mustard dressing, homemade dressing, salad dressing, dipping sauce, honey mustard dip, easy sauce