Honey Mustard Salad Dressing
This homemade honey mustard dressing recipe is so versatile. It’s a dressing, it’s a dip, it’s a marinade…and it’s also a staple in our house! Once you make it, you won’t go back to bottled. Promise!
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This recipe is so easy that you probably won’t even have to print it out! In fact, there are only two simple steps and four ingredients—plus a little bit of salt and pepper.
Step 1: Combine and shake
Grab a wide-mouth mason jar with a tight-fitting lid. Add Dijon mustard, olive oil, apple cider vinegar (we recommend using raw, unfiltered ACV), honey, and a little salt and pepper to the jar, tighten the cap, and shake!
Protip: Choose a mild oil
You can use any plant-based oil in this salad dressing as long as it’s mild in flavor and a liquid at room temperature. So skip the coconut oil for this one!
If you prefer a smoother dressing or your arms need a break, you can always use a blender or a food processor to make this honey mustard salad dressing. But fancy equipment is not required!
Step 2: Let it chill
After you shake up the dressing, stash it in the fridge to chill for at least 30 minutes. If you have some time before dinner, go ahead and leave it in there for an hour or two to really let the flavors meld. It’s next-level delicious!
Then, when you’re ready to use your honey mustard salad dressing, let it sit at room temperature for a few minutes to warm up slightly. Give it a shake and you’re good to go! When you’re finished, put the lid back on the mason jar, and tuck it back into the fridge. It’ll stay good for one to two weeks as long as you keep it in an airtight container.
Protip: Remember to take the chill off
If your vinaigrette appears hard or chunky when you pull it out of the fridge, don’t panic! It’s natural for olive oil to harden a bit in the refrigerator. Allow it to warm up and shake it vigorously to regain its smooth texture.
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Can I make this honey mustard dressing recipe gluten-free or vegan?
This honey mustard salad dressing is 100% gluten-free! If you’d like to make it vegan, you can easily swap the honey for another natural sweetener like agave syrup or maple syrup.
How should I use this honey mustard salad dressing?
- As a dip for chicken tenders or chicken nuggets
- As a chicken marinade
- As the dressing for chickpea apple spinach salad
- As the dressing for this apple walnut salad in a jar.
Creamy Honey Mustard Dressing Recipe
Ingredients
- ¼ cup dijon mustard
- ¼ cup honey
- ¼ cup apple cider vinegar I prefer raw, unfiltered
- ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a jar with a tight-fitting lid, shake until well combined. Alternatively, you can combine all ingredients in a food processor or blender and pulse until well combined and smooth.
- Refrigerate and let flavors blend for at least 30 minutes, preferably 2 hours, before serving.
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Looking for more homemade salad dressings?
Don’t miss our Salad Dressings 101 post to learn more about how to take your salads and sauces to the next level. Then check out our collection of salad dressing recipes, including:
- Lemon Vinaigrette
- Homemade Blue Cheese Dressing
- Ginger Dressing
- Italian Dressing
- Coconut Milk Ranch Dressing
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