Description
This easy Honey Mustard Salad Dressing combines vibrant, tangy, and sweet flavors using simple natural ingredients. Ready in under 5 minutes, it creates a creamy texture with just the right amount of kick to enhance any leafy green or vegetable salad. Perfect for anyone looking to upgrade their salad game with a versatile, plant-based dressing that keeps well for days.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Dijon Mustard (natural)
- 2 tablespoons Raw Honey (natural)
- 1 tablespoon Apple Cider Vinegar (natural)
- 1/4 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil (natural)
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly ground Black Pepper, to taste
- Optional: 1/4 teaspoon Garlic Powder (natural)
Instructions
- Gather Your Ingredients: Start by putting all your key ingredients on the counter so everything is within easy reach. This makes the process smooth and stress-free.
- Whisk the Mustard and Honey: In a small bowl, combine Dijon mustard and raw honey. Whisk them together until they create a creamy, unified base. This step ensures the sweetness distributes evenly throughout your dressing.
- Add Vinegar and Seasonings: Pour in the apple cider vinegar and sprinkle in salt, pepper, and optional garlic powder. Whisk again until all the flavors mingle beautifully.
- Slowly Stream in Olive Oil: While whisking vigorously, gradually add in the extra virgin olive oil to emulsify the dressing. This step gives the dressing a rich, silky finish that clings nicely to your salad.
- Taste and Adjust: Give your dressing a taste. If you want a bit more tang, add more vinegar; for extra sweetness, add a touch more honey. Mix well and then you’re ready to drizzle over your greens!
Notes
- Use room temperature ingredients for a smoother emulsion.
- Whisk vigorously to create a creamy texture that clings to salad leaves.
- Customize the sweetness by adding sweetener gradually.
- Store in a glass jar to keep the flavor fresh and make shaking before use easy.
- Shake before serving as natural separation can occur.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 80 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: Honey Mustard Dressing, Salad Dressing, Natural Ingredients, Quick Dressing, Gluten Free, Plant-Based
