Honey Mustard Dressing
In short: A sweet, sharp dressing of honey, Dijon mustard and Greek yogurt, thick enough to dip chicken and thin enough to dress a salad. It takes about 5 min in total and makes 6 servings.
- Prep
- 5 min
- Cook
- 0 min
- Total
- 5 min
- Servings
- 6
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Calories
- 80 kcal
Honey mustard sits somewhere between a salad dressing and a dipping sauce, which is why it turns up beside chicken tenders and on green salads alike. Sweet honey, sharp mustard and a little vinegar balance each other in seconds, and Greek yogurt keeps the texture creamy without mayonnaise. It takes three minutes with a bowl and a whisk. Stir in a splash of water to pour it, or leave it thick to dip.
Instructions
- Spoon the yogurt, mustard and honey into a bowl. Stir with a small whisk until completely smooth.
- Whisk in the vinegar, olive oil and salt. The mixture should look glossy and pale gold.
- Add the water to loosen it for a salad dressing, or leave it thick for dipping.
- Taste and adjust. More honey makes it sweeter, more mustard gives it bite, and a squeeze of lemon sharpens a very sweet batch.
- Serve straight away, or chill for 30 minutes so the flavors blend. Stir again before using.
Tips
- Use whole-grain mustard for a coarser texture, or mix yellow and Dijon mustards for a milder, more familiar flavor.
- For a vegan version, swap the honey for maple syrup and the yogurt for a thick plant-based yogurt.
Questions and answers
What goes well with honey mustard dressing?
It suits green salads with chicken, a dip for chicken tenders and potato wedges, and a spread for sandwiches. It is also good drizzled over roasted carrots.
How long does honey mustard dressing keep?
Keep it in a sealed jar in the fridge for up to 1 week. Stir it well, because a little liquid may separate from the yogurt.
Can I make honey mustard without yogurt or mayonnaise?
Yes. Whisk 2 tablespoons each of honey and mustard with 2 tablespoons of olive oil and 1 tablespoon of vinegar for a thinner, shinier vinaigrette-style dressing.
How long does it take to make Honey Mustard Dressing?
About 5 min in total: 5 min of preparation and 0 min of cooking.
How many calories are in Honey Mustard Dressing?
About 80 kcal per serving, with 1 g of protein, 7 g of carbohydrates and 5 g of fat. These values are estimates.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 80 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 1 g |
| Carbohydrates | 7 g |
| Fat | 5 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Sugar | 6 g |
| Sodium | 220 mg |
Estimated values, calculated from the ingredients.
