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Honey Mustard Dressing is tangy, slightly tart, and sweet at the same time.This dressing is perfect on a crispy chicken sandwich, tossed in a slaw, or with pretty much any salad.
While I love this dressing with poppy seeds, they’re an optional ingredient if poppy seeds aren’t your thing.
Do you make your own salad dressings? It takes just minutes to whisk a homemade dressing together and I promise you it will taste at least ten times better than store-bought.
Almost 17 years ago, I made my first salad dressing from scratch and I could hardly believe how simple it was!
Wondering how I remember the year? Our oldest son had just been born and he cried and fussed his way through the entire meal. It’s hard to believe that he’s turning 17 next month!
Homemade salad dressings are an easy way to elevate a salad for any meal. For more great dressing recipes to try, check out some popular favorites.
Classic Ranch Dressing,Creamy Poppyseed Dressing, Italian Salad Dressing, Honey Maple Poppyseed Vinaigrette and theseBalsamic Vinaigrettesare a few of my go-to homemade dressings.
This tangy Pepperoncini Lime Vinaigrette dressing is perfect for a light summer salad.The finely diced pepperoncini give a slight bite and the dill compliments them nicely. I served this dressing over a simple tossed garden salad.
The first time I made this Honey Mustard Dressing, I served it with a simple salad of mixed greens, cucumbers, and tomatoes. And I’ve swapped out the vinaigrette and served this dressing on my beloved Orange Parsley Salad as well.
The dressing is delicious however you choose to serve it. Like most homemade dressings, it will keep well in the refrigerator for at least a couple of weeks.
Honey Mustard Dressing Recipe
- Combine the mayonnaise, sugar, honey, mustard, vinegar, oil, and (optional) poppy seeds in a medium-size bowl or glass jar with a lid.
- Whisk or shake in the jar until well combined.
- Store in an airtight container and refrigerate until serving.
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Honey Mustard Poppyseed Salad Dressing
5 from 8 votes
Recipe adapted from and with thanks to several Allrecipes and CDKitchen recipes
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Prep Time: 5 minutes mins
Total Time: 5 minutes mins
Servings: 8 (2) tablespoon servings, about 1 cup
Ingredients
- 2/3 cup mayonnaise
- 2 1/2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 1/2 tablespoons honey
- 1 1/2 tablespoons dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon light flavored olive oil
- 2 teaspoons poppy seeds
Instructions
Combine the mayonnaise, sugar, honey, mustard, vinegar, oil, and (optional) poppy seeds in a medium-size bowl or glass jar with a lid.
Whisk or shake in the jar until well combined. Store in an airtight container and refrigerate until serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 175kcal · Carbohydrates: 7g · Protein: 1g · Fat: 16g · Saturated Fat: 2g · Cholesterol: 8mg · Sodium: 151mg · Potassium: 5mg · Fiber: 1g · Sugar: 7g · Vitamin A: 12IU · Calcium: 14mg · Iron: 1mg
(Recipe originally published 1/24/2012– recipe and photos updated 11/23/20)
Filed under: Condiments, Recipes, Salad Dressings
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25 Comments Leave a comment or review
Becki's Whole Life says
Yum Mary – this does sound like a winner. I love the idea of adding the poppyseeds to the sweet honey mustard dressing.
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The Blonde Duck says
So much better than store bought!
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Jenn says
Love making homemade dressings. I'm bookmarking this one for sure! Thanks, Mary!
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This is the third salad dressing recipe I've seen today…that must mean salad days are coming…yay!
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This salad dressing sound absolutely delicious.
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See AlsoHoney-Cider Poppy Seed DressingMarjie says
I never thought of using mayo as the base for honey mustard dressing. Sounds like a great idea!
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BarefootBride says
Yum. I shall have to make that for our salad we're having tomorrow for our Australia Day public holiday barbecue.
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Chris says
I'm thinking that would taste great on grilled chicken used as a "white bbq sauce" like Alabama's Big Bob Gibson's BBQ.
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Muriel Miller says
This sounds absolutely delicious! YUM! Definitely will be trying this one!
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There you go showing me your radishes again! The dressing sounds great and I LOVE the shot – perfect.
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Magnolia Verandah says
I hardly ever buy store bought now because look at how delicious they can turn out. Love it.
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Kim Honeycutt says
I have pinned all the recipes you have listed here. Thanks for all the great recipes you share!
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Beth says
Has anyone tried this using Greek yogurt? I would like to save a few calories and fat if I could.
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Vicki says
I’ve made this using half Greek yogurt and half mayo (when I ran out of mayo) and it was delicious. And that’s the way I’ve made it since.
Haven’t tried it with 100% Greek yogurt.
Silmara Freitas says
Deve ter ficado muito bom!
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Gail says
Yum, used 1 tsp stevia and local honey.
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Mary Younkin says
I’m glad you are enjoying the dressing, Gail!
Wilma says
Delicious!
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Mary Younkin says
I’m glad you like the salad dressing, Wilma!
Marti says
I made this dressing along with a ranch, and a thousand island. All three were served at a dinner for forty women at a holiday party. I tripled the recipe. This dressing vanished! Thanks!
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Mary Younkin says
I am so glad they loved it, Marti.
Brooke N says
This salad dressing is AMAZING and incredibly simple!! My new favorite! Thank you for sharing!
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Mary Younkin says
Thank you, Brooke. I am delighted you enjoyed it.
Joan says
My go-to dressing.
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Mary Younkin says
Glad to hear it, Joan!
