Dressings

Honey Mustard Dressing

Name: Honey Mustard Dressing
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons raw desert honey; 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard; 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1½ tablespoons apple cider vinegar; 1 small garlic clove, finely grated; Salt and pepper to taste

Five ingredients. Two minutes. A dressing that's worth making instead of buying — because most bottled honey mustard dressings are mostly corn syrup and vegetable oil.

Prep

5 min

Makes

8 servings

Difficulty

Easy

Ingredients

2 tablespoons raw desert honey
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1½ tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 small garlic clove, finely grated
Salt and pepper to taste

Method

1
Combine honey, mustard, vinegar, and garlic in a jar or small bowl.
2
Whisk or shake vigorously until combined.
3
Add olive oil. Whisk again until emulsified — it should be thick and cohesive, not separated.
4
Season with salt and pepper. Taste and adjust: more honey if it's too sharp, more vinegar if it's too sweet.
5
Use immediately or store in a sealed jar in the fridge. Shake before each use.

Notes

It'll thicken in the fridge as the honey sets slightly. Take it out 10 minutes before using, or give it a quick shake in warm water.
Apple cider vinegar gives a softer acidity than white wine vinegar. If you only have white wine vinegar, use a bit less.
Desert honey has enough flavour to carry the dressing without the mustard needing to overpower it. Start with the amounts given before deciding to add more.
Works on leafy salads, roasted vegetables, as a dipping sauce for chicken, or spread on a sandwich.

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