Honey Mustard Dressing

So long, store bought salad dressing! This honey mustard dressing recipe is easy to make, and it's packed with irresistible sweet and tangy flavor.

honey mustard dressing in a bottle

This homemade honey mustard dressing is like magic. Whenever I have it on hand, I eat salads like crazy, just to taste its sweet, tangy, spicy flavor. If I’m out of greens, I use it as a dipping sauce, dunking sliced bell peppers until I don’t have any dressing left. If you’re someone who’s trying to eat more veggies, make this honey mustard dressing recipe. You’ll find yourself tossing together salads and snacking on carrot sticks left and right!

Unlike many store bought honey mustard salad dressings, this one is totally dairy-free. Its smooth, lightly creamy texture comes from emulsified olive oil, honey, and Dijon mustard, not mayo or Greek yogurt. You only need 5 ingredients to make it, and you can whisk it together in a snap. In the last few months, it’s become one of my favorite dressings, and I think you’re going to love it too!

Honey mustard dressing recipe ingredients

Honey Mustard Dressing Recipe Ingredients

Ready to make this honey mustard dressing recipe? Here’s what you’ll need:

  • Dijon mustard – Steer clear of using stone ground mustard or yellow mustard in this recipe. Instead, choose a good-quality Dijon mustard. It’ll give the dressing a smooth, creamy texture and well-balanced flavor.
  • Honey – It gives the dressing a touch of sweetness and classic honey-mustard flavor.
  • Apple cider vinegar – For tang! Fresh lemon juice will work here too.
  • Garlic – It adds sharp depth of flavor.
  • Extra-virgin olive oil – It gives the dressing body and richness.
  • And salt and pepper – To make all the flavors pop!

Combine the honey, Dijon mustard, garlic, salt, vinegar, and oil in a small bowl, and whisk to combine. When the dressing is smooth, season to taste. Enjoy!

Find the complete recipe with measurements below.

Hands whisking dressing in a small bowl

How to Use Honey Mustard Dressing

This homemade honey mustard dressing will keep in an airtight container or Mason jar in the fridge for up to a week, so it’s a great recipe to meal prep and keep on hand. It’s versatile, so have fun experimenting with different ways to use it. Here are a few of my favorites:

How do you like to use honey mustard dressing? Let me know in the comments!

honey mustard dressing

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Honey Mustard Dressing

rate this recipe:
4.96 from 168 votes
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Serves 4 to 6
This homemade honey mustard dressing is sweet and tangy, with a perfect lightly creamy texture. Toss it with a salad, use it as a dipping sauce, or drizzle it over roasted veggies. Find specific suggestions in the post above!

Ingredients

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.

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  1. Carol
    11.19.2024

    5 stars
    This was delicious and so easy to make. I just added all ingredients to a small mason jar and shake shake shake. I used horseradish grainy Dijon and avocado oil I’ll definitely be making this one again.

    • Jeanine Donofrio
      11.20.2024

      I’m so glad you enjoyed it!

  2. Jennifer Larsen
    11.03.2024

    5 stars
    Excellent taste. Better than commercial equivalent. Quick simple tasty!

    • Phoebe Moore (L&L Recipe Developer)
      11.09.2024

      So glad you enjoyed it, Jennifer!

  3. Susan
    11.03.2024

    I love the recipe but it is a bit thin. Is there a way to thicken it?

    • Phoebe Moore (L&L Recipe Developer)
      11.09.2024

      Hi Susan, you could add more mustard or a little Greek yogurt or mayo to make it a thicker sauce.

  4. Rhonda Fried
    10.12.2024

    5 stars
    Super easy recipe. This is my go to salad dressing now. Thank you!

  5. LJ JOHNSON
    10.07.2024

    I just made this ! I was in a hurry for dinner and picked up a roasted chicken to top a bed of spinach . This dressing is a keeper !!!

  6. Jade
    09.09.2024

    5 stars
    This dressing is an absolute delight! It came together so quickly with a few simple ingredients I already had on hand… and it was so delicious!!! I will definitely be making it again and again!

  7. Gretchen
    09.08.2024

    5 stars
    I doubled this and put it on a dense bean salad. It was amazing.

  8. Tracey
    08.24.2024

    5 stars
    This is an amazing dressing!! I make it all the time now!

    • Jeanine Donofrio
      08.28.2024

      I’m so happy to hear!

  9. Sarah
    08.10.2024

    About how many cups/tablespoons does this make ? I plan on using it on my meal prep and I’m trying to gauge if I need to double recipe or not .

  10. Laynie
    08.04.2024

    5 stars
    This has been a game changer for my chicken, bacon and avacado salad and I sprinkle a omega seed mix over the top too which really compliments it…. It’s amazing. Thank you so much for this x

  11. Sally
    07.29.2024

    5 stars
    Love this dressing! Bursting with flavour without the mustard overpowering the other ingredients. I added some lemon zest at the end just to brighten it a little 🙂

    • Phoebe Moore (L&L Recipe Developer)
      08.02.2024

      Hi Sally, I’m so glad you loved it!

  12. Flora Dapat
    07.20.2024

    5 stars
    One of my favorite salad dressing. Thanks for sharing. I used to buy this salad dressing from the groceries, your recipe is way better and healthier.

  13. Lani Carroll
    07.17.2024

    What is the calorie count? Looking forward to trying this!

  14. Andrea
    07.02.2024

    5 stars
    Yummmmmyyyyy! Since my taste buds prefer sweetness (rather than spicy or sour), I love this easy-to-make dressing/dip. I didn’t add the garlic because I don’t want “garlic breath” at work. And, the Poupon mustard gives it the necessary “kick.”

  15. Sarah
    06.18.2024

    Can I substitute avocado oil for the olive oil?

  16. Laura McKinley
    05.13.2024

    4 stars
    It was good. Next time, I’ll add less mustard and more honey. And I added some cayenne pepper

  17. Tamara
    05.05.2024

    I love this dressing – it’s so fresh and delicious and keeps well in the fridge for many days. – thank you.

    • Phoebe Moore (L&L Recipe Developer)
      05.10.2024

      Hi Tamara, I’m so glad you love it!

  18. Louise
    04.18.2024

    I feel like I’ve been making honey mustard dressing for so many years, that I can make it with my eyes closed, but every now and then I just have a quick look online , mostly to make sure my memory isn’t failing me, and I just stumbled across your recipe and now it’s my absolute favourite! ♥️ Thank you!

    • Jeanine Donofrio
      04.20.2024

      I’m so glad you loved it!

  19. Jess
    04.07.2024

    How long does it last for once made?

    • Jeanine Donofrio
      04.08.2024

      Hi Jess, I keep it up to 5 days in the fridge.

  20. Antoinette
    03.25.2024

    5 stars
    This dressing is delicious. I will definitely make it again.

    • Jeanine Donofrio
      03.28.2024

      I’m so glad you enjoyed it!

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