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This honey mustard dressing recipe is incredibly simple to make, and you probably already have everything you need to make it in your kitchen. I love that it uses real ingredients and does not call for mayonnaise. For a creamier sauce perfect for dipping, see our creamy honey mustard sauce.
Key Ingredients
Mustard: I use creamy Dijon, but whole grain or regular yellow mustard will work. Honey: I love using local raw honey (it tastes so good). Apple cider vinegar: I love using apple cider vinegar with “the mother” left in the bottle (like Braggs). Olive oil: Makes our dressing silky and luxurious. It also adds flavor. Fresh lemon juice: Optional, but I highly recommend it. The lemon makes the dressing pop. I add the juice from one or two lemon wedges.
Ways to Use Honey Mustard Dressing
There’s a jar of this dressing in our fridge now, ready to be used in our favorite dishes. Of all the salad dressing recipes on Inspired Taste, this one is the most versatile. I highly recommend you skip store-bought salad dressing and use this on your favorite homemade salads. I also love drizzling it over roasted vegetables. It’s especially good with Brussels sprouts, cabbage, carrots, sweet bell peppers, and broccoli. You can even marinate chicken, fish, and pork in this dressing. You can also use it as a sauce for serving with pork chops or grilled chicken. 3 tablespoons (65g) honey or more to taste 3 tablespoons (45ml) apple cider vinegar or more to taste 1/4 cup (60ml) extra virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, optional 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper 2Whisk in the oil, and then taste the dressing. Adjust with additional salt, vinegar, or honey. I enjoy my dressing to taste more tart, so I typically add an extra tablespoon of vinegar. 3Alternatively, add all ingredients to a medium mason jar, secure the lid, and shake until blended. 4Keep tightly covered in the refrigerator for up to three weeks.
