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    Home » Condiments & Sauces

    Simple Homemade Honey Mustard Dressing (Dairy-free)

    Published: May 29, 2020 / Updated: Jul 8, 2021 / 12 Comments

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    This honey mustard dressing is a quick and easy to prepare vinaigrette that uses everyday ingredients and makes salads taste amazing!

    close-up of a mason jar with homemade honey mustard dressing and a spoon in it

    I've had some people who made my Avocado Bacon Salad tell me how much they liked the salad dressing, so I decided to make a standalone version. Some honey mustard dressings contain mayo or Greek yogurt, but I decided to keep this one a simple vinaigrette-style dressing. It's quite light and the honey and mustard really shine! 

    You may also like my Easy Honey Mustard Chicken.

    collage of a spinach and tomato salad with honey mustard dressing and a spoon with honey mustard salad dressing on a grey background

    What kind of mustard to use?

    I use yellow mustard (French's brand here in Canada), but you're welcome to switch it up with your favorite or whatever you have on hand. I chose yellow mustard because it's not too strong, and it's a good all-around mustard that many people already have in their pantries/fridge. You can definitely try Dijon as well, but keep in mind the taste will be a bit stronger. You may want to start off with less Dijon, taste it, and build it up gradually. Or add more honey as needed!

    How long will this dressing last?

    I'd keep it for about a week in a sealed container in the fridge (like a mason jar).

    spoon being held above a mason jar of the BEST honey mustard dressing

    This dressing is great on many different kinds of salads. I personally like to use it for spinach salads. Throw in your favorite salad veggies (try tomatoes, cucumber, bell peppers, and red onions) and you have a healthy light meal or side.

    Recipe notes & tips:

    • Try swapping lemon juice for apple cider vinegar or white vinegar if you wish!
    • As everyone's tastes differ, feel free to play with the ingredient quantities until you arrive at something that perfectly pleases your tastebuds.
    • Want to make this dressing creamy or more of a dip? Add mayo as needed (I'd add it a tablespoon at a time).
    • I love adding fresh chopped herbs to this dressing. It does diminish the shelf life a bit, but if you're going to eat the dressing within a couple of days, the herbs (try chopped parsley and chives) are a lovely addition.

    More homemade salad dressings to try:

    • Homemade Ranch Dressing
    • Easy Caesar Salad Dressing (10 Minutes & No Blender!)
    • Creamy Balsamic Dressing (Easy, No Blender!)
    • Chipotle Cilantro Lime Ranch Dressing
    • Mango Salad Dressing
    • Artichoke Salad Dressing

    mason jar with honey mustard dressing

    Let me know if you'll give this honey mustard salad dressing a try! Questions? Leave me a comment below!

    close-up of a mason jar with homemade honey mustard dressing and a spoon in it

    Honey Mustard Dressing

    This honey mustard dressing is a quick and easy to prepare vinaigrette that uses everyday ingredients and makes salads taste amazing!
    5 from 3 votes
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Total Time 10 mins
    Course Condiment
    Cuisine American
    Servings 16 (makes about 1 cup)
    Calories 41 kcal
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    Ingredients
     

    • 1/4 cup yellow mustard
    • 2 tablespoons liquid honey
    • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
    • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
    • 1/4 cup olive oil
    • Salt & pepper to taste

    Instructions
     

    • Add the mustard, honey, lemon juice, garlic powder, olive oil, and salt & pepper to a mason jar, small bowl, or drinking glass. Shake (or stir/whisk) well until combined. Give it a taste and adjust ingredients as needed.
    • Store in the fridge in a sealed container for up to a week. Shake/stir thoroughly before using.

    Notes

    • You can definitely use a different kind of mustard. If using something stronger (like Dijon), I suggest starting with less and adding more if needed (or add more honey to compensate).
    • Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy only and should be construed as an estimate rather than a guarantee. Ingredients can vary and Salt & Lavender makes no guarantees to the accuracy of this information. 

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1tbspCalories: 41kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 1gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 44mgPotassium: 5mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 1mg
    Keyword honey mustard dressing, honey mustard salad dressing, honey mustard vinaigrette
    Author Natasha Bull
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    1. Rob says

      March 19, 2021 at 5:35 PM

      It sure would be nice to have a "jump to recipe" sooo tired of the commentary.

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      • Natasha says

        March 19, 2021 at 7:11 PM

        And I'm so tired of people complaining about free recipes. Buy a cookbook.

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    2. Vicki says

      February 28, 2021 at 9:03 PM

      5 stars
      This recipe is so good and easy to make thank you for sharing

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      • Natasha says

        February 28, 2021 at 9:03 PM

        You're very welcome!! So happy you liked it, Vicki. Thanks for taking the time to write me a review. 🙂

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      • Amara Williams says

        February 23, 2022 at 12:15 PM

        Love this mustard. I wanted some honey mustard with my turkey sandwich and to lazy to go to the store. I don't buy mayo so this was PERFECT!! I had all the ingredients on hand. Thanks for the great easy recipe. As for the commentary, it gives the recipes life. Something to relate to. Keep doing what your doing. 😃

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        • Natasha says

          February 23, 2022 at 1:34 PM

          🙂

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    3. Floyd says

      October 12, 2020 at 12:28 PM

      5 stars
      Just what I was looking for! A tasty dressing where ALL the ingredients are good for you!

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        October 12, 2020 at 12:50 PM

        Great!! So happy to hear that. Thanks for commenting, Floyd!

        Reply
    4. Elle B says

      September 16, 2020 at 2:53 PM

      This recipe worked well using agave instead of honey to make it vegan. Perfect for salad and dipping sauce. Thank you!

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        September 17, 2020 at 12:49 PM

        Wonderful!! 🙂

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    5. Ali says

      June 24, 2020 at 7:37 PM

      5 stars
      Quick and delicious!

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      • Natasha says

        June 25, 2020 at 9:17 AM

        So glad you enjoyed it, Ali! 🙂

        Reply

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