Healthy Honey Mustard Sauce

This Healthy Honey Mustard Sauce recipe is such a healthier and tastier alternative to store bought versions. This sauce is sweet, creamy, tangy and made with just a few pantry staple ingredients. It only takes a few minutes to make and is the perfect dip, or dressing. 

HEALTHY HONEY MUSTARD SAUCE

WHY YOU’LL LOVE THIS HONEY MUSTARD SAUCE RECIPE:

• The flavour! This honey mustard sauce is the perfect combination of sweet and tangy.
• It’s a healthy alternative to store bought honey mustard dressings.
• It’s so easy to make and comes together in a just few minutes.  
• It could be used in a variety of ways. I like using it as a dipping sauce for chicken tenders or as a salad dressing.
• The whole family will love this honey mustard sauce! It’s nice and mild, perfect for people of all ages.

KEY INGREDIENTS FOR THIS SAUCE:

• Mayo: to give this sauce the perfect creamy texture. You can either make your own, or use your favorite store bought mayonnaise.
• Honey: it just wouldn’t be honey mustard without the honey.
• Mustard: I used both yellow mustard and dijon mustard because they each have a very distinct flavour that works well with the sweetness of the honey.
• Apple cider vinegar: a little acidity to balance out the sweetness of the honey and the spiciness of the mustard.
• Seasoning: all you need is a pinch of salt and paprika, nothing fancy. 

HOW TO MAKE THIS HONEY MUSTARD DRESSING:

It couldn’t be easier! Just combine all of the ingredients in a bowl or large measuring and stir until nice and smooth.

VARIATIONS FOR THIS HEALTHY HONEY MUSTARD SAUCE:

• Instead of apple cider vinegar you could use lemon juice, coconut vinegar or white vinegar.
• If you like a spicier sauce, add a bit more paprika or some black pepper.
• Feel free to double or triple the recipe depending on your needs.
• You can use any type of mayo that you like, or make your own in under a minute!
• If you like an even sweeter sauce, add an extra tablespoon of honey.
• To make this dressing paleo: use paleo compliant mayonnaise and mustards. 

SERVING IDEAS:

• Serve as a dipping sauce for chicken tenders. This is a family favourite!
• Use it as a glaze. Just brush it on chicken, chicken wings, salmon or pork before cooking to give the protein a depth of flavour like no other.
• Use this honey mustard as a flavourful salad dressing or dressing for coleslaw.
• You could use it as a dip for apples, raw veggies, pretzels or on a charcuterie board.
• Toss your veggies in this honey mustard before roasting. 
• Use it as a dip for French fries or sweet potato fries. 
• As a sauce for serving sandwiches or burgers. 
• For serving with ham. 

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:

Can I substitute the honey in this recipe?

While I recommend using honey for this recipe, you could substitute the honey for date syrup. Dates offer a similar level of sweetness to honey and won’t alter the flavour profile too much. 

Can I store this sauce in the fridge?

Yes! You could absolutely store this honey mustard in the fridge. I recommend keeping it in an air tight container for up to 3 weeks.

Can I make this honey mustard vegan?

Definitely. If you want to make this a vegan honey mustard sauce just substitute the honey for date syrup and use a vegan mayo instead of regular. Also, double check that the mustard you are using is vegan friendly. 

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Healthy Honey Mustard Sauce

You will love this healthy honey mustard sauce recipe! It has the perfect combination of sweet and tangy flavours and couldn't be easier to make.

Course condiment, dips, sauces

Cuisine American

Keyword 5 minutes, healthy dip, healthy dressing

Prep Time 2 minutes

Cook Time 3 minutes

Servings 24

Calories 42 kcal

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup mayonaise
• 3 tbsp honey
• 2 tbsp yellow mustard
• 2 tbsp dijon mustard
• 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 1/8 tsp sea salt
• 1/8 tsp paprika

Instructions

1. Place all the ingredients in a large bowl or glass measuring cup

   

2. Stir well until smooth

   

Recipe Notes

1. When looking at the nutritional information 1 serving = 1 tbsp
2. Nutritional information will vary depending on the specific ingredients and brands you choose to use.
3. This sauce stores really well in the fridge in an air tight container for weeks. 

Nutrition Facts

Healthy Honey Mustard Sauce

Amount Per Serving

Calories 42 Calories from Fat 36

% Daily Value*

Fat 4g6%

Saturated Fat 1g6%

Trans Fat 1g

Polyunsaturated Fat 2g

Monounsaturated Fat 1g

Cholesterol 2mg1%

Sodium 70mg3%

Potassium 6mg0%

Carbohydrates 2g1%

Fiber 1g4%

Sugar 2g2%

Protein 1g2%

Vitamin A 6IU0%

Vitamin C 1mg1%

Calcium 2mg0%

Iron 1mg6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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