Honey Mustard Dressing
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Servings
4 to 6
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Cuisine
American
Honey Mustard Dressing
Description
The Honey Mustard Dressing recipe features an easy blend of Dijon mustard, olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, and garlic. Dijon mustard provides a sharp, piquant base, while olive oil adds richness and smoothness. Apple cider vinegar contributes a subtle acidic brightness that complements the mild sweetness from honey. Fresh minced garlic imparts a gentle pungency, balanced by salt and freshly ground black pepper to season the dressing evenly.
Whisking these ingredients together produces a creamy, harmonious dressing with a consistent texture that clings well to greens or food. The combination of sweet, tangy, and savory flavors allows it to function well both as a salad dressing and a dipping sauce. This versatile dressing can refresh simple salads or enhance the flavor of roasted or grilled dishes.
The preparation requires no cooking, making it a practical choice for quick meals or for preparing ahead. Adjust salt and pepper to taste, and experiment with substituting vinegar options like lemon juice for slight variations in acidity and flavor.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar or fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 garlic grated or minced, small clove
- ¼ teaspoon salt more to taste, sea salt
- black pepper freshly ground
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together the mustard, olive oil, vinegar, honey, garlic, salt, and pepper.
- See the above blog post for serving suggestions.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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