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Light honey mustard dressing is made from scratch and comes together in minutes. This salad dressing is tangy, sweet, and full of flavor.
This light honey mustard dressing is a new staple in my refrigerator. You’ll love that it’s lighter than the average store bought dressing but tastes just as good.
The best part is that you only need a few ingredients that you may already have on hand in your pantry. Shake your dressing up in a mason jar to reduce kitchen cleanup afterward!
This dressing turns out tangy, flavorful, and perfectly sweetened. It’s ideal for your next garden salad with dinner or big lunch salad filled with chicken and veggies.
Ingredients and substitutions
- Honey – Honey can be substituted with maple syrup for a maple-dijon dressing.
- Dijon mustard – Can be substituted with any type of smooth mustard – yellow mustard will work in a pinch.
- Apple cider vinegar – Can be substituted with white wine vinegar or red wine vinegar.
- Olive oil – Oil is optional in this recipe (the original version did not include oil), but I find that it gives the dressing a more well rounded texture and flavor.
- Salt & pepper – Adds flavor to your dressing.
Tips and tricks
Use a whisk – If you’re mixing your dressing in a bowl, use a whisk. The dressing ingredients need to be combined thoroughly to incorporate the Dijon mustard which acts as an emulsifier.
Use a jar – Alternatively, add your ingredients to a 16 ounce mason jar, secure tightly with a lid, and shake until your ingredients are combined.
Optional oil – A traditional honey mustard dressing includes oil. The original version of this recipe excluded oil entirely. After testing this recipe again, I found that I preferred the dressing with a small amount of olive oil, which rounds out the texture and flavor. You’re welcome to omit the oil entirely if desired.
Frequently asked questions
What size jar do I need?
You’ll need an 8 ounce mason jar for this recipe. If you don’t have a mason jar on hand, use a bowl to whisk your ingredients together and store in any tightly sealing container in the refrigerator.
What is the difference between honey mustard and honey mustard dressing?
A honey mustard sauce, meant for dipping, typically has a mayonnaise base and thicker consistency. Honey mustard dressing typically has an oil base and thinner consistency.
How long does honey mustard dressing last?
Store your homemade honey mustard dressing in a tightly sealed container in the refrigerator for up to one month.
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📖 Recipe
Light Honey Mustard Dressing
Light honey mustard dressing is made from scratch and comes together in minutes. This dressing is tangy, sweet, and full of flavor.
Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Servings: 7 servings
Calories: 80kcal
Ingredients
- ¼ cup dijon mustard
- ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
- ¼ cup honey
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, optional
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
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In a jar or a bowl, add all ingredients.
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Secure lid and shake until ingredients are fully combined. Or whisk until fully combined.
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Store leftovers in a tightly sealed container in the refrigerator.
Equipment Recommendations
Notes
- Dressing will keep in a tightly sealed container in the refrigerator for up to one month.
- Original recipe did not include olive oil (I find it adds a more well rounded texture and flavor), and can be omitted if desired.
Nutrition Estimate
Serving: 2tablespoons | Calories: 80kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Sodium: 265mg | Potassium: 27mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 7IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 7mg | Iron: 1mg
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
