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Homemade Honey Mustard Dipping Sauce

Aug 27, 2024 · 3 Comments

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Collage with a chicken tender dipping into a small glass bowl of homemade honey mustard dip on top, honey mustard being drizzled over a salad as a dressing on bottom, and the words "honey mustard dip & dressing" in the center.

Homemade Honey Mustard Dipping Sauce and dressing is super simple to make right in your own kitchen with just a few pantry ingredients. It's a perfect combination of sweet and tangy with just the right amount of creaminess, and it beautifully compliments chicken tenders, fries, salads, and more!

A chicken tender being dipped into homemade honey mustard dip in a small glass bowl with a plate of chicken tenders behind.

Honey Mustard Dipping Sauce

This Homemade Honey Mustard Dipping Sauce is a recipe I've been making and tweaking since college, which was now an embarrassing number of years ago... In any case, I was obsessed with this stuff then, and I'm even more obsessed now.

To make your own homemade honey mustard dipping sauce, you just need 4 simple pantry ingredients, two of which are right in the name! This little pot of honey-gold sauce easy to make, sweet, tangy, and a little creamy, and it's just absolutely amazing on everything.

What Is Honey Mustard Dipping Sauce Made Of?

Most people think that honey mustard sauce is just honey and mustard, but there's actually a few other ingredients that add to its creamy tanginess.

So yes there is honey and mustard in this recipe, but there is also mayo for creaminess and a little bit of vinegar for the perfect amount of tang.

A small glass bowl of homemade honey mustard dip in front of a plate full of chicken tenders next to fresh parsley.

What Can You Use this Honey Mustard Sauce Dipping Sauce and Dressing for?

Honey mustard is such a versatile sauce that you can use it almost anywhere with success!

  1. Use it for Dipping. Dip pretty much anything into this sauce. Chicken tenders, any protein like chicken, pork, or turkey, or veggies. I even like to dip my French fries or potato chips in honey mustard sometimes if I'm craving a little tang.
  2. Use it as a Dressing. Honey mustard makes an excellent dressing on green salads, like this honey mustard chicken salad, or even wraps!
  3. Use it for a Glaze. This is one of my favorite ways to use honey mustard because when you use it as a glaze it caramelizes in sticky, gooey, tangy perfection. Glaze it over basically any protein. My top recommendations are baked or grilled salmon, roasted or grilled chicken, or baked or grilled pork chops.
  4. Use it for a Marinade. Similar to a glaze, you can use honey mustard as a marinade. Let your meat sit in the honey mustard prior to cooking, at least 1 hour or up to 24 hours. The vinegar will tenderize the meat and the tangy-sweet flavor will permeate through it.
Homemade honey mustard dressing being drizzled over a fresh salad with chicken, beans, tomatoes, onions, and avocado.

Substitution Guide:

Mustard- Grainy mustard or dijon will both work but result in different flavors and textures. I prefer and recommend your average yellow mustard.

Vinegar - Use white wine vinegar instead of plain white vinegar. I do not recommend using red wine vinegar or lemon juice, as the flavors are too strong and will add extra, unwanted flavor elements.

Mayo - Greek yogurt is a possible substitute to cut calories. However, it will significantly alter the flavor.

How Long Does Homemade Honey Mustard Last?

Homemade Honey Mustard should be stored covered in the refrigerator for up to 5 to 7 days.

More Homemade Sauces You'll Love

  • Homemade Mayonnaise - This is the best homemade mayo made with healthy ingredients, and it's super fast with an immersion blender.
  • Homemade Blue Cheese Dressing - The perfect combination of rich, pungent blue cheese in a creamy tangy dressing. Store bought cannot even compare!
  • Homemade Tartar Sauce - You would not believe how simple tartar sauce is to make at home! Cheaper, healthier, and so good on all of your favorite seafood dishes.
  • Homemade Restaurant Style Salsa - This blender salsa is ridiculously easy to make and tastes just as amazing as your favorite restaurant salsa.
  • Homemade Shrimp Cocktail Sauce - Cocktail sauce is made with just a couple of simple ingredients, and it's awesome that you can adjust the spice and horseradish level to your own liking.

Homemade Honey Mustard Dipping Sauce and Dressing Video

Chicken tender being dipped into a small bowl of homemade honey mustard dip

Homemade Honey Mustard Dipping Sauce

Creamy, sweet, and tangy, this Homemade Honey Mustard Dipping Sauce will be your new favorite go-to sauce and dressing for EVERYTHING.
5 from 3 votes
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Course: Sauce
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes minutes
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 167kcal
Author: Michelle
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Ingredients

  • ½ cup mayo
  • 3 tablespoons prepared yellow mustard
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon vinegar

Instructions

  • Add all ingredients to a medium mixing bowl. Whisk together to combine.
  • You can serve right away, or cover and refrigerate for later use.

Notes

This recipe makes about 1 ¼ cups total. The nutrition information is for one 2 tablespoon serving. 
  • Storage: Store leftovers of this sauce in a sealed container for up to 5 days in the fridge.

Nutrition

Serving: 2tablespoons | Calories: 167kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 0g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 9mg | Sodium: 176mg | Potassium: 8mg | Fiber: 0g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 15IU | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 0.1mg
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UPDATE INFO: This recipe was originally published in May 2016. It was updated with new pictures, tips, and video and republished in June 2024.

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  1. Leigh says

    May 12, 2016 at 8:43 am

    This looks so good and simple! I won't have to buy it anymore!

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  2. Victoria Sailer says

    June 14, 2020 at 2:16 am

    it was awesome

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  3. Angela says

    September 25, 2024 at 2:17 am

    I moved to Australia from the USA last year and can’t find honey mustard anywhere. I made this tonight….PERFECT! I shall stop looking for it in a store now😄

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