Honey Mustard Dressing

With only a trace of honey to sweeten the deal, this Honey Mustard Dressing is the good stability. Mustard hasn’t all the time been my favourite, however I’ve been pouring this on nearly every little thing from rooster nuggets, salads, and even used it to dip roasted greens!

pouring the light yellow salad dressing over a salad with chicken

My associates, I’ve made a LOT of salad dressings over time, however honey mustard is particular (I appreciated the mixture a lot I even made a honey Dijon vinaigrette). It actually does nail the stability between the candy honey and daring mustard. In case you’ve discovered it too candy or spicy earlier than, give this a attempt. And, since I’m making suggestions, you’re going to wish to put it on this crunchy spinach salad too. It’s fairly actually the salad I made to go together with this dressing.

Round my home, we’re unapologetically enthusiastic on the subject of do-it-yourself dips, dressings, and sauces. I put my love of whisks to work, and my boys are blissful to present me their suggestions.

Typically, that suggestions is expressed with phrases. Others, it’s merely the velocity at which they devour it (or generally the velocity at which they don’t. Not each recipe could be a winner!). I first shared this dressing in 2012, and I’m thrilled to lastly be re-shooting the pictures and sharing it once more with you.

honey mustard dressing in small pitcher held over chicken salad

Components and Substitutions

The Mayo – I take advantage of mayonnaise for the graceful base of this dressing. It contributes a little bit of richness. You may swap for a low-fat mayo for those who’re involved about it, however I wouldn’t advocate substituting for Miracle Whip because of the added sugar and tanginess (until you need it additional candy).

The Mustards – Right here we use common yellow mustard and Dijon mustard.

Lemon – You’ll discover {that a} squeeze of lemon juice helps to brighten up the flavors with out making it style “bitter”. You need to use store-bought lemon juice, however I actually suppose it’s value squeezing recent.

Honey – The opposite half of this traditional dressing’s title! The honey on this dressing helps to stability the spicy/tangy mustard.

Notes on Gear

Measuring spoons. Over the previous 15 years, I’ve constructed up fairly the drawer full of assorted measuring cups and spoons, however I attain for these extra ceaselessly than some other. I’ve an intense dislike of spoons that don’t really match within spice jars. And, that’s why this rectangular design has change into my hands-down favourite. (It additionally doesn’t harm that they’re fairly the cut price!)
Measuring cups
Whisk
Mixing bowl. I completely love this stainless-steel mixing bowl. It’s a complete workhorse! It handles every little thing from dressings to batters with ease. Metal doesn’t flinch at an prolonged beating, and the non-slip base retains it firmly in place. That’s the sort of engineering I can get behind.
Hermetic container or jar

close up of honey mustard dressing on a whisk

The best way to Make Honey Mustard Dressing

Juicing the Lemon: I first slice and juice the lemon.

Combining the Components: Measure all components right into a small bowl and whisk till totally mixed.

Chilling: You may cowl the blending bowl with saran wrap or switch the dressing to an hermetic jar. Then I simply let it chill within the fridge till I’m prepared to make use of it.

Knowledgeable Tip

I’ve a confession to make. Typically, I know the skilled tip, however nonetheless don’t all the time comply with it. And right here, the tip is tougher than it sounds. Be affected person. Whereas I commonly drizzle the freshly whisked dressing over my lunch salad, I do should admit that it tastes even higher after chilling within the fridge for a minimum of an hour. A few of these components have massive personalities ( YOU, mustard), and so they want time to mingle earlier than their personalities actually are capable of shine.

Whisk Completely – It doesn’t take lengthy to whisk this dressing. However, you do must guarantee that all the components are totally included. I take advantage of a spatula to scrape the edges of the bowl to ensure there aren’t any remaining ribbons of mayo or mustard.

Use an Hermetic Container – Imagine it or not, it does make a distinction. In case you depart a dressing uncovered, you’ll find yourself with a drying layer on high of the dressing that must be re-incorporated later. For dressings, my go-to selection are mason jars with these leak-proof Ball jar lids. I’ve tried the cheaper ones, and these are nonetheless my favourite.

Alter to Style – After this has been chilling within the fridge, it’s value giving the dressing a style check earlier than you utilize it. If the flavors have fallen out of stability, then add what it wants. When you’ve got any particular questions, examine the FAQ or ask me within the feedback!

dressing held over salad about to be poured

Serving Options

Whereas I really like drizzling this dressing on the salad that I made for it, I even have been identified to make use of it with my copycat Applebee’s Asian chicken salad. And, you possibly can’t go fallacious utilizing it with this Southwestern steak salad or my shrimp avocado salad.

I’ve to confess that I take this dressing exterior the salad lane fairly typically. These chicken cordon bleu egg rolls are fabulous dipped in it. And, I wish to put it on the counter beside our recent vegetable field for a snack. Hold a jar within the fridge and see the place it finally ends up.

Make Forward & Storage

Make Forward: Oh yeah. I make this dressing upfront after which use it through the week till it runs out. Simply be certain to present it a shake after it’s been sitting within the fridge for a day or longer.

The best way to Retailer: You may simply retailer it in an hermetic container or jar within the fridge. Use inside 3 days for the very best outcomes.

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Steadily Requested Questions

Assist! My dressing separated within the fridge.

No worries, this can be a widespread prevalence with do-it-yourself dressings. Simply give it a shake or whisk it to recombine. Retailer-bought varieties don’t separate as a result of the producers add emulsifiers and stabilizers that stop it from taking place.

Will vinegar work as an alternative of lemon juice?

In a pinch, you should use vinegar right here. The acid will nonetheless stability the opposite components, and it’ll easy the consistency as a result of it’s a liquid. However, I don’t care as a lot for the flavour and advocate utilizing lemon if potential.

What does this dressing pair nicely with?

My household actually loves pairing this dressing with breaded rooster and the fresh spinach salad. It’ll make a fantastic dipping sauce for greens, too!