Easy Creamy Honey Mustard Dressing Recipe Perfect for Homemade Salads
A quick and easy creamy honey mustard dressing that blends sweet, tangy, and creamy notes, perfect for salads, dips, and more. Made with simple pantry ingredients and ready in under 10 minutes.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Salad Dressing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup mayonnaise (120 ml)
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard (30 ml)
- 2 tablespoons honey (40 ml)
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar (15 ml)
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder (2.5 ml)
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder (1.25 ml)
- ¼ teaspoon salt (1.25 ml)
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper (a pinch), freshly ground
- 1 to 2 tablespoons water (15–30 ml)
Instructions
- Gather all your ingredients and measure them out.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and honey until smooth and creamy, about 1-2 minutes.
- Slowly add the apple cider vinegar while whisking continuously until the mixture is glossy and slightly thinner.
- Sprinkle in garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper, then whisk until evenly distributed.
- Add water one tablespoon at a time, whisking between additions until desired consistency is reached.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with a splash of lemon juice or more salt if desired.
- Transfer the dressing to an airtight container and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to let flavors meld.
Notes
Use room temperature ingredients for best emulsification. Warm honey slightly if crystallized. Rest dressing in fridge for at least 30 minutes or overnight for best flavor. Adjust water to achieve desired thickness. Can substitute mayo with vegan mayo and honey with maple syrup or agave nectar for vegan version.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons (30 ml
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 4
- Fat: 7
- Carbohydrates: 5
- Protein: 0.3
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