Honey Mustard Vinaigrette Recipe - Evolving Table (2024)

This Honey Mustard Vinaigretteis easy to make, a healthy alternative to the store-bought kind, and only takes 5 minutes from start to finish. Using the right combination and ratio of ingredients is the secret to making it tase so incredible. Serve thishomemade recipeas a dipping sauce or use it as a salad dressing!

Honey Mustard Vinaigrette Recipe

One of my absolute favorite ways to douse a good ole’Chicken Cobb Saladis in a creamy homemadehoney mustard dressing.

However, most of the store-bought salad dressings are either too sweet, too tangy, or have a TON of ingredients in them, like gluten, modified corn starch, or other additives!

But did you know that it is actually super simple to whip up a homemade vinaigrette? This recipe is an easy way to capture those tangy flavors the whole family will love.

Want a few otherHealthy Salad Dressing Recipes? Learn how to make a creamier dressing likeRanch Dressing and lighter vinaigrettes likeBalsamic Vinaigrette and this Apple Cider Vinaigrette.

What is Honey Mustard?

Honey mustard is a combination of mustard and honey, with a few other ingredients to round it out. Many people describe it as sweet and tangy, but the flavor entirely depends on the ratio of ingredients.

There are a few amazing qualities about this recipe:

• It doubles as asalad dressingor adipping sauce. Pour it over your favorite leafy greens or use it as a sauce and serve it with somePaleo chicken strips orair fryer chicken nuggets.
• You will only need5 ingredients.
• 5 minutesis all it takes to whip up!

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Ingredients

• Honey. A light honey works best, but you can also use dark or amber honey if that is what you happen to have.
• Mustard. There are a few types you can use, and each will affect the recipe in slightly different ways. Dijon mustard gives a nice kick without being too overwhelming, making it the best option. Yellow mustard can be used in place of Dijon mustard without too much sacrifice on flavor. Spicy brown mustard will be a bit spicier and is recommended if making this recipe for an adult crowd. Whole-grain or stone ground mustard will drastically affect the texture and is not recommended.
• Vinegar. White wine vinegar is used in this recipe, but you can also opt for apple cider vinegar. Avoid using balsamic vinegar.
• Olive Oil. A good quality extra-virgin olive oil will give you a better-tasting finished product but a neutral oil, such as avocado, may also be used.
• Salt. Add as much or as little salt as you like.

How to Make a Honey Mustard Vinaigrette

Please see the recipe card below for more detailed ingredient amounts.

1. Mix Together the Ingredients

The easiest way to mix up this dressing is to use amason jar. Add all of the ingredients to a 16-ounce jar, then shake well.

Alternatively, you can use a high-speed blender or a mini food processor. As a last resort, you can whisk it up in a small bowl.

Note, you will need to re-mix the dressing before each use by giving it a good whisk or shake after storing it in the fridge.

2. Store for Later

The best thing about this recipe is how long it lasts because of its simple ingredients. Honey mustard dressing can be stored in an airtight container (such as thesecute glass mason jars!) in the refrigerator forup to 1-2 weeks.

Honey mustard can be frozen to preserve shelf life.Be sure to store it in an airtight container with as little oxygen touching the sauce as possible. It should last for up to 6 months.

FAQs

What to Serve with Honey Mustard?

The real question is, what CAN’T you serve with honey mustard sauce?!

Seriously, you can serve this up as a dipping sauce withHealthy Chicken Tenders,Air Fryer Boneless Chicken Thighs,Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Wings, or even onHot Honey Chicken.

Of course, it’s delicious as a vinaigrette for aCobb Salad or a BBQ Chicken Cobb Salad, or change up the flavor onMassaged Kale Salador aFall Harvest Salad.

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An e-cookbook full of quick vinaigrettes and creamy dressings that are ready in under 5 minutes!

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More Healthy Salad Dressing Recipes

Once you see how simple it is to make your own dressings, you might never buy a store-bought kind again! Try these easy dressings next.

• Healthy Salad Dressing Recipes
• Balsamic Vinaigrette
• Lemon Tahini Dressing
• Olive Garden Italian Dressing
• Ranch Dressing
• Avocado Ranch Dressing
• Thousand Island Dressing
• Lemon Vinaigrette