Name: Honey Mustard Dressing
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 2 tbsp Dijon mustard; 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil; 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar or fresh lemon juice; 1 tbsp honey; 1 small garlic clove grated or minced; 1/4 tsp sea salt; Freshly ground black pepper

Honey Mustard Dressing

Sweet, sharp, lightly creamy without cream — the five-minute dressing that doubles as a dip for fries.

DifficultyEasyTotal time5 minServes6

Overview

Prep5 min

Cook0 min

Total5 min

Servings6

DifficultyEasy

Equipment

Small bowl
Whisk

Method

Add the mustard

Add Dijon mustard to a small bowl.

Add oil and acid

Add olive oil and apple cider vinegar or lemon juice.

Add honey and garlic

Add honey and garlic.

Season

Season with salt and black pepper.

Whisk

Whisk until smooth and lightly creamy.

Adjust

Taste and adjust the seasoning.

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Tips

NoteUse Dijon here, not yellow mustard. The flavor and texture are much smoother.

NoteIt also works as a dip, which is useful information if sweet potato fries happen to appear.

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Nutrition

AllergensMustard

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Storage

RefrigeratorAirtight up to 1 week; whisk before using.

Frequently asked

Can I make it vegan?+

Yes — swap the honey for maple syrup or agave.

Can I thin it out?+

Add water a teaspoon at a time for a pourable salad dressing consistency.

Honey Mustard Dressing

Overview

Ingredients

Equipment