3 Ingredient Honey Mustard
Honey Mustard is a very versatile condiment perfect for salads, sandwiches and dipping. Making your own at home is super easy and allows you to achieve the exact flavor you’re craving!
Honey Mustard is a crowd-pleaser. It’s a little tangy, a little sweet, and perfect for chicken, vegetables, or dressing up a salad.
If you are a little bit picky about your Honey Mustard, you’re not alone. Some versions focus a little too much on the honey, and some a little too much on the mustard. Some are too creamy and others have no creaminess at all.
The solution to this problem? Make it yourself!
Homemade Honey Mustard Sauce is such an easy condiment to make. All it takes is three ingredients and less than five minutes to make the perfect dressing or dip for whatever you decide to pair it with.
Of course, I think my homemade 3 Ingredient Honey Mustard recipe is the best, but once you know the basics you can easily adjust to your preference.
Why Make This Recipe
- Perfect Every Time: Don’t settle for a Honey Mustard that is just good enough. Mix up your own easy Honey Mustard Dressing for the perfect balance of flavors.
- Simple Ingredients: You only need three ingredients to make the most delicious 3-Ingredient Honey Mustard! You probably already have all the ingredients at home!
- So Versatile: You can use this recipe as a Honey Mustard salad dressing, a spread for sandwiches, a marinade for roasted veggies or as a dip for chicken fingers. There are so many ways to enjoy it so none of this tangy dressing goes to waste.
What Do You Need To Make This Recipe
Ingredients
- Mayonnaise: Mayonnaise makes for a perfectly creamy sauce and takes away some of the bitterness of the mustard. You can use regular or light mayo but regular will give you a creamier dressing. You could also try a substitute like greek yogurt, but it will add more tang to your sauce. You could also use a vegan mayonnaise to make a Vegan Honey Mustard dressing.
- Dijon Mustard: Dijon Mustard is the best choice for Honey Mustard. You could also use grainy mustard, but I do not recommend plain yellow mustard.
- Honey: Of course a good Honey Mustard needs honey! You could try to use maple syrup or agave nectar if you need a substitute for a medically restrictive diet.
Tools
- Small Bowl
How to Make This Recipe
Step One: Mix and Serve!
Mix the mayonnaise, dijon mustard, and honey in a small bowl until fully combined into a smooth sauce. Enjoy!
Expert Tips
- Feel free to add more or less honey depending on your taste preference. ¼ cup was my perfect amount, but you may like yours on the sweeter side.
Recipe Variations
There are several ways you can put your twist on this recipe with additional ingredients.
- Add Herbs: Try adding some herbs like parsley or dill
- Add Spices: Try black pepper or a pinch of garlic powder
- Add Brine: A splash of apple cider vinegar will do the trick!
- Add Heat: You could add some heat with a little kick of hot sauce or cayenne pepper.
Whatever you add, mix up just a tiny bit to test it out and see if you like it! This is one of those recipes you can sample as you go to mix up the perfect flavor!
Can I Use Yellow Mustard?
If you are in a real pinch, yellow mustard will work fine, but dijon mustard is the ideal mustard with a tangy flavor for this creamy 3 Ingredient Honey Mustard sauce. You could give it a try with spicy mustard or spicy brown mustard and see if you like that better!
How Can You Use Honey Mustard Sauce?
There are so many ways to use this delicious, perfect sauce! You can use it as a great dipping sauce for:
- Chicken strips
- Chicken nuggets
- Fried chicken
- French fries
- Sweet Potato fries/fritters
- Potato wedges
- Salmon
- Wraps
- Grilled chicken
- Raw veggies
You can use it as a delicious dressing or spread for:
- Salads
- Wraps
- Pasta salad
- Burgers
- Sandwiches
You can use it as a marinade for:
- Chicken
- Pork chops
- Salmon
- Roasted brussels sprouts
FAQs
Store any leftovers in an airtight container or mason jar in the refrigerator for up to five days. Be sure and stir or shake it up before you use it again as it may separate as it sits.
Once you remove all of those ingredients from their carefully preserved packaging and expose them to the elements, even honey mustard can go bad. You can keep it for a week or two, but if it ever starts to smell sour, make sure to throw it out!
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3 Ingredient Honey Mustard
Equipment
- Small Bowl
Ingredients
- ½ cup Mayonnaise
- ¼ cup Dijon mustard
- ¼ cup Honey
Instructions
- Mix 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 1/4 cup dijon mustard, and 1/4 cup honey together in a small bowl until fully combined. Enjoy!
Notes
- Mayonnaise: Mayonnaise makes for a perfectly creamy sauce and takes away some of the bitterness of the mustard. You can use regular or light mayo but regular will give you a creamier dressing. You could also try a substitute like Greek yogurt, but it will add more tang to your sauce. You could also use a vegan mayonnaise to make a Vegan Honey Mustard dressing.
- Dijon Mustard: Dijon Mustard is the best choice for Honey Mustard. You could also use grainy mustard, but I do not recommend plain yellow mustard.
- Honey: Of course a good Honey Mustard needs honey! You could try to use maple syrup or agave nectar if you need a substitute for a medically restrictive diet.
- Feel free to add more or less honey depending on your taste preference. ¼ cup was my perfect amount, but you may like yours on the sweeter side.
