Honey Mustard Dressing

With only a trace of honey to sweeten the deal, this Honey Mustard Dressing is the excellent stability. Mustard hasn’t at all times been my favourite, however I’ve been pouring this on nearly every 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 buddies, I’ve made a LOT of salad dressings through the years, however honey mustard is particular (I favored the mixture a lot I even made a honey Dijon vinaigrette). It actually does nail the stability between the candy honey and daring mustard. When you’ve discovered it too candy or spicy earlier than, give this a strive. And, since I’m making suggestions, you’re going to need 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 in relation to home made dips, dressings, and sauces. I put my love of whisks to work, and my boys are comfortable to provide me their suggestions.

Generally, that suggestions is expressed with phrases. Others, it’s merely the pace at which they devour it (or generally the pace at which they don’t. Not each recipe is usually 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

Substances and Substitutions

The Mayo – I take advantage of mayonnaise for the sleek base of this dressing. It contributes a little bit of richness. You possibly can swap for a low-fat mayo in case you’re involved about it, however I wouldn’t advocate substituting for Miracle Whip because of the added sugar and tanginess (except 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 should use store-bought lemon juice, however I actually suppose it’s value squeezing contemporary.

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

Notes on Tools

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 incessantly than another. I’ve an intense dislike of spoons that don’t truly match inside spice jars. And, that’s why this rectangular design has change into my hands-down favourite. (It additionally doesn’t damage that they’re fairly the cut price!)
Measuring cups
Whisk
Mixing bowl. I completely love this chrome steel mixing bowl. It’s a complete workhorse! It handles every 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 right way to Make Honey Mustard Dressing

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

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

Chilling: You possibly can 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.

Professional Tip

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

Whisk Totally – It doesn’t take lengthy to whisk this dressing. However, you do must guarantee that all the elements are totally integrated. I take advantage of a spatula to scrape the edges of the bowl to verify there are not any remaining ribbons of mayo or mustard.

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

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

dressing held over salad about to be poured

Serving Ideas

Whereas I really like drizzling this dressing on the salad that I made for it, I even have been recognized to make use of it with my copycat Applebee’s Asian chicken salad. And, you possibly can’t go unsuitable 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 contemporary vegetable field for a snack. Maintain a jar within the fridge and see the place it finally ends up.

Make Forward & Storage

Make Forward: Oh yeah. I make this dressing prematurely after which use it in the course of the week till it runs out. Simply be sure to provide it a shake after it’s been sitting within the fridge for a day or longer.

The right way to Retailer: You possibly can 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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Ceaselessly Requested Questions

Assist! My dressing separated within the fridge.

No worries, this can be a widespread incidence with home made 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 occurring.

Will vinegar work as an alternative of lemon juice?

In a pinch, you need to use vinegar right here. The acid will nonetheless stability the opposite elements, 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 doable.

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 an awesome dipping sauce for greens, too!