Honey Mustard Dressing Recipe
This Honey Mustard Dressing Recipe is guaranteed to liven up your salad routine! It’s sweet and tangy with fresh flavor that you’ll never get from store bought salad dressing. It comes together with a few simple ingredients in about 5 minutes and it keeps for up to two weeks in the fridge!
I love salads, and the best way to make them next level is to toss them with one of my homemade salad dressings. The fresh flavor just can’t be matched by store bought dressings that are laden with preservatives and refined oils.
I always have 1-2 salad dressings prepped and ready to go in the refrigerator for my daily salads. My balsamic vinaigrette dressing and lemon vinaigrette are tried and true favorites, and this Honey Mustard Dressing has solidified its spot in my top 3!
The classic combination of honey and mustard has always been a favorite of mine. The sweetness of the honey complements the savory, pungent flavor of dijon mustard, creating a dressing that’s guaranteed to make any salad more exciting.
I’ve been making countless batches to enjoy in my spring mix salad and there no signs of a slowdown in sight. 🙂
Be sure to check out all of my easy salad dressing recipes to take your salads to the next level!
Why you’ll love this recipe:
- This honey and mustard dressing is sweet, tangy and packed with fresh flavor that you’ll never get from store bought salad dressing.
- It comes together in about 5 minutes with a few ingredients that are easily customizable.
- It’s extremely versatile and can be used as a dressing or marinade.
- It keeps for up to 2 weeks in the refrigerator.
Recipe ingredients
Ingredient notes
- Olive oil. Use a good quality extra virgin olive oil for the best flavor.
- Honey. Local honey is a great option as it contains local pollen that will help fight seasonal allergies and it isn’t pasteurized or processed. The amount of honey may be reduced significantly to make this dressing even better for low sugar diets.
- Mustard. I love using coarse ground mustard for the flecks of mustard seeds, but dijon mustard is a great choice as well.
- Vinegar. Apple cider vinegar adds flavor that pairs very well with the honey and mustard, but you can use whatever variety you have on hand.
- Lemon juice. One teaspoon of fresh lemon juice really makes the flavors pop, but you can omit it if you don’t have it on hand.
- Salt and pepper. Enhances the flavor of the dressing.
How to make honey and mustard dressing
There’s no need to purchase honey mustard salad dressing at the store any longer when you can make it at home in about 5 minutes with ingredients you already have on hand!
It comes together so quickly and keeps in the refrigerator for 2 weeks.
Pro tip: Use a good quality coarse ground or dijon mustard. I recommend tasting the mustard before using it…if it has a very strong flavor start with 1 tablespoon and add more as needed.
See the recipe card below for full instructions.
- Place all ingredients in a small jar or container.
- Cover with a lid and shake vigorously until emulsified.
FAQs
This honey mustard dressing recipe includes a few simple ingredients compared to the laundry list of ingredients that store bought varieties include.
It contains extra virgin olive oil, apple cider vinegar, coarse ground mustard (or dijon), honey, a bit of fresh lemon juice for brightness, and salt and pepper.
Store bought honey mustard dressing is not typically the healthiest option because it includes preservatives, refined oils and is higher in sugar.
This recipe is a healthier option because it’s made with a few simple ingredients that you can pronounce, there are no preservatives or refined oils, and you control the sweetness.
If you’re following a low sugar diet, you can certainly reduce the honey in the recipe, which will make it an even better option.
This honey and mustard dressing would be perfect as a marinade for chicken, fish or shrimp.
Serving suggestions
This honey mustard dressing recipe will add tremendous flavor to any dish. See the serving suggestions below for some easy ideas.
- It’s guaranteed to make your salads even more exciting. I especially love it with butter lettuce salad and spring mix salad! It would also be great served with chicken cobb salad and Italian tricolore salad.
- Honey and mustard dressing is a nice way to change up three bean salad and corn and tomato salad. It also makes a great dressing for orzo pasta salad.
- Drizzle it over grilled vegetables, air fryer broccoli or roasted asparagus for a simple side dish.
- Use it as a marinade for chicken, fish or shrimp.
Recipe notes
- Pro tip: Use a good quality coarse ground or dijon mustard. I recommend tasting the mustard before using it…if it has a very strong flavor start with 1 tablespoon and add more as needed.
- The dressing will solidify once it’s refrigerated. When you’re ready to use it, let it stand for 5-10 minutes at room temperature then shake vigorously to emulsify.
- Store honey mustard dressing in an air tight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
More salad dressing recipes you’ll love:
- Apple cider vinegar dressing
- Blue cheese dressing by Inspired Taste
- Greek salad dressing
- Greek yogurt ranch dressing
- Green goddess dressing
- Homemade coleslaw dressing
- Homemade Italian dressing
- Homemade louie dressing
- Raspberry vinaigrette
- Red wine vinaigrette
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Honey Mustard Dressing Recipe
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 4 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 1/2 tablespoons coarse ground mustard sub with dijon mustard
- 1 1/2 tablespoons honey preferably local; sub with maple syrup to make it vegan
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper or to taste
Instructions
- Place all ingredients in a small to medium-sized jar or container.1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil, 4 tablespoons apple cider vinegar, 1 1/2 tablespoons coarse ground mustard, 1 1/2 tablespoons honey, 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- Secure with a lid and shake vigorously until emulsified. Remove the lid, taste, and adjust the seasoning as necessary. Enjoy!
Notes
- Pro tip:  Use a good quality coarse ground or dijon mustard. I recommend tasting the mustard before using it…if it has a very strong flavor start with 1 tablespoon and add more as needed.
- The dressing will solidify once it’s refrigerated. When you’re ready to use it, let it stand for 5-10 minutes at room temperature then shake vigorously to emulsify.
- Store honey mustard dressing in an air tight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Nutrition
Nutrition is estimated using a food database and is only intended to be used as a guideline for informational purposes.
