Honey Mustard Salad Dressing

Luscious and creamy with just the right touch of sweet swirled in along with a delectable tang and a gentle heat that will linger on your palate. In a matter of minutes you can whip up a perfect batch of honey mustard.

Like most of us, I typically keep bottled dressing in my pantry. There are a number of great brands available and it’s convenient to have on hand. But as we endured periods of shortages in our markets over the years we were left looking for our favorites that were frequently missing from the shelves. The Engineer in my life loves honey mustard. Whether on salads or sandwiches it’s one of his favorites and it’s one that was often in short supply. So instead of continuing the search, I started what seemed to be the best solution and just make a batch.

A good honey mustard should be rich and creamy, so start with a generous scoop of sour cream plus a little mayonnaise to create a great base. Add a bold, bright Dijon mustard paired with a naturally sweet pour of honey, highlight it with a splash of apple cider vinegar, a touch of olive oil for that richness and a gentle tinge of heat from cayenne pepper.

So simple and so perfect for spreading on your favorite sandwich or tossing into a fresh salad.

Honey Mustard Salad Dressing

¾ cup sour cream

¼ cup real mayonnaise

½ cup Dijon mustard

¼ cup honey

1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

¼ teaspoon kosher salt

⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper

Scoop the sour cream, mayonnaise and Dijon mustard into a mixing bowl.

Pour in the honey, apple cider vinegar along with the olive oil.

Add the kosher salt and cayenne pepper then stir to blend together.

Makes about 1-¾ cups of dressing. Keep any leftover salad dressing refrigerated.