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Published: Jan 29, 2019 by Kelly Anthony · 51 CommentsThis post may contain affiliate links. Read our disclosure policy.

Honey Mustard Dressing Recipe

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Restaurants always seem to have the upper hand when it comes to dips and sauces, and the store-bought renditions never seem to taste quite as good. Here's some good news: You no longer need either, because now, you can make a classic Honey Mustard Dressing as good as your favorite restaurant. One that's perfect for both drizzling and dipping.

This Honey Mustard Dressing Recipe is sweet and tangy perfection, and it all comes together in 2 minutes or less. 

An overhead shot of Honey Mustard Dressing in a white bowl with a honey spoon resting in the bowl.

WHAT'S IN HONEY MUSTARD DRESSING?

Honey Mustard Dressing is a creamy condiment used for topping all kinds of salads, sandwiches, and of course, for dipping. It's on the menu at just about every salad-serving restaurant and on the condiment aisle of every grocery store, but nothing compares to a homemade rendition.

It's made up of three main ingredients, two of which will not surprise you at all -- honey and mustard. For a classic Honey Mustard Dressing, you'll want to go with plane Jane yellow mustard. The last ingredient, however, might be somewhat of a revelation to you. It's mayonnaise.

Mayonnaise is what gives a classic, restaurant-style Honey Mustard its creamy consistency, making this dressing perfect for both topping a salad or for dipping.

HONEY MUSTARD INGREDIENTS

  • Mayonnaise
  • Honey
  • Yellow Mustard

In addition to the 3 main-stays, a pinch of salt and a little cayenne is the only seasoning you'll need. The cayenne is optional, but it does add a nice kick to the dressing.

An overhead shot of Honey Mustard Dressing served in a white bowl. Lying next to the bowl is a honey spoon along with a bowl of salad.

HOW TO MAKE HOMEMADE HONEY MUSTARD DRESSING

Homemade Honey Mustard Dressing comes together in three simple steps:

  1. Measure out the mayonnaise, honey, and yellow mustard.
  2. Add a pinch of salt and cayenne
  3. Stir to combine.

Yes -- it's really that easy. All you have to do is measure your mayonnaise, honey, and yellow mustard and add them to a bowl. Season with a pinch of salt and cayenne pepper for a touch of heat, and that's all there is to making this beloved salad topper. Recipes do not get a whole lot easier than this, folks.

A side view of Honey Mustard Dressing in a white bowl that has a honey spoon resting in the bowl. Drips of the dressing are going down the bowl. In the background is a white bowl full of salad.

IS HONEY MUSTARD GOOD FOR YOU?

While Honey Mustard Dressing is both gluten-free and dairy-free, it may not necessarily be the healthiest of choices. It is mayonnaise-based after all. It weighs in at about 276 calories for a 3 tablespoon-sized serving. If you're looking for a sweet dressing on the healthier side, you might want to try a vinaigrette instead.

However, everything in moderation, and this Honey Mustard Dressing is a small indulgence well-worth taking.

DRESSING, DIP, OR SAUCE -- YOU CHOOSE.

In addition to topping your homemade house salad, this creamy Honey Mustard Dressing is wonderful as a sandwich condiment and as a dipper for both chicken tenders and baked pretzels, but the fun doesn't stop there...

Four pictures of food that used teh Honey Mustard Sauce and Dip. Top left are chicken breast topped with bacon and the sauce. Top right is a chicken sandwich with the sauce. Bottom left is a club sandwich with the sauce. Bottom right is a salad topped with the dressing.

Use your homemade Honey Mustard on any of the following main dishes for the perfect sweet and tangy upgrade:

  • Honey Mustard Chicken with Bacon and Cheese
  • Breaded Pork Chops
  • The Ultimate Club Sandwich
  • Southern Fried Chicken Sandwich

Honey Mustard is one of my personal favorites, and in our home, we use it a lot. My oldest daughter requests it every time we serve baked chicken tenders, and we actually got her to try a salad for the first time thanks to a drizzle of homemade Honey Mustard Dressing.

It's quick to make, extremely versatile, and better than any store-bought rendition. Guaranteed. Pleaes, enjoy!

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Honey Mustard Dressing
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4.94 from 44 votes

Honey Mustard Dressing

Two minutes and a few ingredients is all you need to make this classic, restaurant-style Honey Mustard Dressing featuring mayonnaise, honey, and yellow mustard.
Prep Time2 minutes mins
Total Time2 minutes mins
Course: Condiment
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Honey Mustard
Servings: 6
Calories: 276kcal
Author: Kelly Anthony

Ingredients

  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
  • Pinch of salt
  • Pinch of cayenne pepper (optional)

Instructions

  • In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, honey, mustard, salt and cayenne. Whisk until well blended and serve.

Notes

For a thinner dressing, add 1 tablespoon of water and stir until it has reached the desired consistency.

Nutrition

Calories: 276kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 265mg | Potassium: 7mg | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 25IU | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 0.1mg

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  1. Sues says

    January 29, 2019 at 10:42 pm

    I'm obsessed with the color of this!! I love honey mustard dressing, but have never thought to make my own. Since I don't really like to buy salad dressings, that just means I haven't had it in a while. I need to change that!

    Reply
    • Kelly Anthony says

      January 29, 2019 at 11:05 pm

      Thank you, Sues!

      Reply
  2. Luci says

    January 29, 2019 at 11:11 pm

    My mom, sister and niece love honey mustard. I will have to make this for them.

    Reply
  3. Tara says

    January 29, 2019 at 11:28 pm

    Honey mustard dressing is one of my absolute favorites! I love how easily it comes together. Definitely need to try this at home some time.

    Reply
  4. Valentina says

    January 30, 2019 at 2:51 am

    I love a dressing that's also a dip, and a spread. I would especially love this in a sandwich (like the one above)! And I'm all about moderation. 🙂

    Reply
    • Kelly Anthony says

      January 30, 2019 at 4:26 pm

      Ha! Me too 😉 So much better than sacrifice! HA!

      Reply
  5. Tisha says

    January 30, 2019 at 12:11 pm

    Honey mustard is one of my fav dipping sauces. Can’t wait to try this!

    Reply
  6. Danielle says

    February 11, 2019 at 6:51 pm

    I love honey mustard dressing! It's my favorite dressing to order at restaurants, but I never thought about making it at home. Looks so easy!

    Reply
  7. Veena Azmanov says

    February 11, 2019 at 7:06 pm

    Honey Mustard Dressing is one of my favorite dressing. Looks easy. Would love to use this dressing on my Chicken Drumstick Platter this weekend.

    Reply
  8. Katie says

    February 11, 2019 at 7:22 pm

    Homemade dressings are always better, and I really love honey mustard! Can't wait to make this!

    Reply
  9. Chantal says

    February 11, 2019 at 7:24 pm

    Wow I never thought of adding mayo, I usually just combine honey and mayo, I'll have to give this version a try.

    Reply
  10. Emily says

    February 11, 2019 at 8:13 pm

    Thank so much for posting this recipe. I buy this dressing from the store all the time, so it's good to know I can make a better version at home in 2 minutes.

    Reply
  11. Bhawana says

    March 07, 2019 at 4:14 am

    Homemade dressings are always great. thanks for sharing the recipe from scratch. I have not yet started making them at home. so bookmarking.

    Reply
  12. Jillian says

    March 07, 2019 at 5:18 am

    Pass the chicken fingers - this sauce is calling!! I love honey mustard for a dressing but my favorite is for dipping too!

    Reply
  13. Tisha says

    March 07, 2019 at 5:59 am

    Honey mustard is my favorite dipping sauce!!! SOOOO GOOD!

    Reply
  14. Adriana says

    March 07, 2019 at 6:32 am

    Nothing like a homemade dressing, your version for honey mustard sounds delicious and looks so creamy. Need to try it at home as I know it will enhance my meals.

    Reply
  15. Georgie says

    July 02, 2019 at 9:45 pm

    Honey mustard is my all-time favourite dressing! This looks absolutely gorgeous, lovely colour and I bet it goes with heaps of different dishes!

    Reply
  16. Lauren Vavala | Delicious Little Bites says

    July 02, 2019 at 11:12 pm

    Funny - I just introduced my son to honey mustard dip the other day - can't wait to make our own now!

    Reply
  17. Jamie says

    July 03, 2019 at 12:15 am

    I looove this dressing so much! Just made it for a lunch salad and it was delicious!

    Reply
  18. Krissy Allori says

    July 03, 2019 at 1:30 am

    Honey mustard is a favorite for me! Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
  19. Sylvie says

    July 03, 2019 at 1:39 am

    Honey Mustard is probably one of my all-time favourite dressing - such an easy and quick sauce that always brings a burst of flavour to salads! I love to use it on my roasted veggies too!

    Reply
  20. Jacqui Debono says

    September 10, 2019 at 6:18 pm

    Honey mustard dressing is my favourite, I don't know why I have never thought to make my own!

    Reply
  21. GUNJAN C Dudani says

    September 11, 2019 at 6:46 pm

    Amazing! I have been looking a recipe for this kind of dressing and fortunately I found yours. I am absolutely trying this on my salad.

    Reply
  22. Jere Cassidy says

    September 12, 2019 at 4:30 am

    Fast and easy, that's what I love. I need a salad now.

    Reply
  23. Kacie Morgan says

    September 12, 2019 at 8:43 pm

    You just cannot beat a homemade salad dressing; you never really know what goes into the stuff they sell in the shops!

    Reply
  24. Renu says

    September 13, 2019 at 10:00 am

    I am going to try this dressing in my salad. Looks absolutely tempting, the colour and the creaminess from the mustard is so inviting.

    Reply
  25. Stine Mari says

    September 13, 2019 at 12:09 pm

    I've been obsessed with the honey mustard combination this year. This dressing looks aboslutely like my thing - pinning for later!

    Reply
  26. Colleen says

    September 13, 2019 at 6:58 pm

    This honey mustard would be so versatile for dipping, dressing, and even burgers. Thanks for the great idea!

    Reply
  27. Erika says

    September 13, 2019 at 8:31 pm

    This sauce sounds so delicious and I love how vibrant the color is.

    Reply
  28. Cathleen @ A Taste of Madness says

    September 14, 2019 at 5:01 pm

    This looks amazing!! WHy have I never thought of making my own honey mustard dressing?

    Reply
  29. Jenni LeBaron says

    September 14, 2019 at 9:22 pm

    I can think of so many dishes where this honey mustard dressing will come in handy for. Chicken tenders and salads are two that I definitely want to use it on first though!

    Reply
  30. Mikayla says

    September 15, 2019 at 7:33 am

    I have to admit, honey mustard has never been a favorite of mine, but homemade makes all the difference! I love the pinch of cayenne, perfect for dipping some nice crispy chicken!

    Reply
    • Kelly Anthony says

      September 15, 2019 at 6:53 pm

      Thank you, Mikayla!

      Reply
  31. Sophie says

    September 16, 2019 at 3:23 am

    Wow, this looks extremely delicious. Thanks for the recipe.

    Reply
  32. katie says

    September 16, 2019 at 2:12 pm

    I love honey mustard, I can't wait to give this a try!

    Katie xoxo

    Reply
  33. Dennis says

    September 16, 2019 at 10:50 pm

    Hmm yum! This Honey Mustard Dressing looks really tasty! This will be perfect for my salads. Can't wait to try this!

    Reply
  34. Maggie says

    September 20, 2019 at 7:45 am

    Loving this dressing so much! And you are right when you said it would be perfect for salads, sandwiches and dipping. I must go make this.

    Reply
  35. Shelley says

    September 21, 2019 at 12:01 pm

    Honey-mustard is one of my absolute go-to flavor combos! It's so true, though, that bottled dressings just don't capture the magic at all - how wonderful to have this (super-easy!) recipe to create all the deliciousness at home (no need to make dinner reservations)! I love that you offer so many ideas for how to use it, too - plus other salad dressings and recipe inspo (while I'm totally in the mood for salads now anyway)!

    Reply
  36. Nicole says

    September 22, 2019 at 8:38 pm

    This is the only dressing I ask for on my salads. I love Honey Mustard dressing.

    Reply
  37. Megan Ellam says

    September 22, 2019 at 10:42 pm

    This is seriously like the best dressing and goes with so many things. Thanks for another great recipe.

    Reply
  38. Sara says

    September 22, 2019 at 11:11 pm

    This looks good! I wold probably dip soft pretzels in it, or maybe drizzle it on a sandwich. Oh the possibilities are endless!

    Reply
  39. Lori says

    September 22, 2019 at 11:48 pm

    Honey Mustard is one of my all-time favorite sauces. The application of uses is endless - from sandwiches to salads, pizzas to slaws. Loving the vibrant yellow color too1

    Reply
  40. Michele says

    September 23, 2019 at 1:09 am

    Honey mustard dressing is my favorite! I dip my chicken nuggets and french fries in the stuff. I'm like a little kid! SO excited to try your recipe.

    Reply
  41. Debbie says

    September 23, 2019 at 1:14 am

    I love this recipe for Honey Mustard..such simple ingredients. I had all of these ingredients on hand and made it as a dipping sauce for the chicken strips I made for dinner. My family loved it ..Thanks!!

    Reply
  42. Daniela says

    September 23, 2019 at 5:38 am

    Really enjoyed reading your honey mustard post! Have never tried adding mayo to mine. Thanks so much for all the helpful honey mustard info :).

    Reply
  43. Lisa Bryan says

    September 26, 2019 at 6:13 pm

    I love how simple this dressing is! You can never go wrong with a delicious honey mustard.

    Reply
  44. Adrianne says

    September 26, 2019 at 6:41 pm

    This Honey Mustard Dressing looks fantastic, I bet it tastes great too. The colour really pops. Mayo, who would have thought, nice one!

    Reply
  45. Lisa Huff says

    September 26, 2019 at 7:20 pm

    Love the idea of adding a little cayenne! Such a great idea for just a little kick!

    Reply
  46. Alison says

    September 26, 2019 at 7:54 pm

    This is such an easy dressing, and I just love Honey Mustard. It's one of my favorites. The added kick of the cayenne really rounds out the flavors.

    Reply
  47. Jan says

    January 02, 2024 at 1:52 am

    This was fresh and delicious on my salad. I’m looking forward to dipping my chicken tenders in this sauce!
    Thanks Kelly

    Reply
    • Kelly Anthony says

      January 09, 2024 at 3:14 pm

      You are so welcome, Jan!

      Reply
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