Description
Drizzle pure magic with this homemade honey mustard dressing that brings zesty tang and sweet comfort to salads and sandwiches. Whisking together simple ingredients creates a creamy, tangy condiment you’ll want to splash on everything from crisp greens to grilled proteins.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- ¼ cup (60ml) Dijon mustard
- ¼ cup (60ml) honey
- ¼ cup (60ml) olive oil or neutral oil (like canola)
Acidic Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons (30ml) apple cider vinegar or lemon juice
Flavor Enhancers and Optional Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons (30ml) mayonnaise (optional, for creaminess)
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a spacious mixing vessel, vigorously blend Dijon mustard, golden honey, and creamy mayonnaise until the mixture achieves a silky, uniform consistency.
- Gradually incorporate tangy apple cider vinegar or fresh lemon juice, stirring continuously to maintain a smooth texture.
- Stream extra virgin olive oil into the concoction while whisking energetically, ensuring a luxurious, well-integrated emulsion develops.
- Enhance the flavor profile by introducing subtle hints of granulated garlic, along with delicate pinches of sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper.
- Sample the dressing and meticulously calibrate the seasoning, balancing sweet, sharp, and savory notes to personal preference.
- Decant the vibrant condiment into a pristine glass container, allowing it to rest in the refrigerator for approximately 15-20 minutes, enabling the ingredients to harmonize and intensify their collective essence.
- Before serving, give the dressing a gentle shake to reincorporate any natural separation and unleash its full aromatic potential.
Notes
- Customize the sweetness by adjusting honey levels, making it perfect for those watching sugar intake.
- Swap mayonnaise with Greek yogurt for a lighter, protein-packed version that’s lower in calories.
- Create a vegan-friendly option by replacing honey with maple syrup and using plant-based mayo alternatives.
- Experiment with different vinegars like white wine or champagne vinegar to add unique flavor complexity to the dressing.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 5mg