Homemade Honey Mustard Sauce / Dressing
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Total Time
5 mins
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Servings
8 servings
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Calories
66 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
American
Homemade Honey Mustard Sauce / Dressing
Description
The Homemade Honey Mustard Sauce combines creamy mayonnaise with mustard and sweetness from honey, balanced by the acidity of apple cider vinegar. Whisking these ingredients together produces a versatile sauce with a relatively thin consistency at room temperature, making it useful for dressings and marinades. Chilling the sauce thickens it, allowing it to be used as a dip or spread with a richer texture.
The flavor profile includes tangy mustard complemented by honey’s sweetness and a hint of vinegar’s brightness. Variations in mustard type and vinegar substitute (lemon juice, rice, red wine, or white vinegar) allow customization. The sauce is simple to prepare and keeps well refrigerated for several weeks.
This sauce pairs well with chicken nuggets, sandwiches, salads, or as a marinade for various proteins. Adjusting the honey and vinegar proportions can create a thicker, sweeter sauce or a thinner, more acidic dressing, depending on preference.
The recipe is suitable for paleo diets if paleo-compliant mayonnaise is used. Proper storage in an airtight container in the fridge maintains freshness up to 2-3 weeks.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons mustard (I used yellow, but any kind will do)
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1/2 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
Instructions
- Whisk all ingredients together in a small bowl or jar.
- Serve with chicken nuggets, on sandwiches, or drizzled on salads, or use as a marinade.
Notes
- Store homemade honey mustard sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2 to 3 weeks.
- Refrigerate the sauce for an hour or more to thicken it before serving as a dip or spread.
- For a thicker and sweeter sauce, add more honey and reduce vinegar to 1/4 teaspoon.
- Use paleo-compliant or homemade mayonnaise to make this sauce paleo-friendly.
- If apple cider vinegar is unavailable, substitute with lemon juice or other vinegars such as rice, red wine, or white vinegar.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 66 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1tablespoon | |
| Calories | 66kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 3mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 87mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 5mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Calcium | 2mg | 0% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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