It’s so easy to make the best honey mustard dipping sauce at home! Use this delicious, tangy dijon mustard sauce as a dip, sandwich spread, or salad dressing.
The right sauce can transform any dish!
I’m definitely a sauce/dip gal. Veggies with dairy-free ranch dressing, and chicken tenders dipped in vegan buffalo sauce? Yes, please!
But one of my favorite condiments that goes with pretty much anything (in my opinion!), is this homemade version of honey mustard sauce. And this tasty sauce is so easy to make from scratch!
This homemade honey mustard recipe is a tangy dijon mustard based sauce with hints of sweet honey and a subtle addition of paprika. I like to make a double batch during meal prep day, and keep mason jars of this delicious sauce in the refrigerator to enjoy all week long!
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🌟 Why this recipe works
Once you make creamy homemade honey mustard sauce from scratch, you’ll want to make it again and again. This is the best honey mustard recipe, for many reasons!
- Easy – This is a super basic recipe that anyone can make.
- Simple – The recipe calls for simple ingredients that you can find in any local grocery store.
- Better for you – Because it has just six basic ingredients, it’s better for you than store-bought honey mustard dressing that contains preservatives and artificial ingredients.
- Versatile – This delicious honey mustard sauce can be used in so many different ways. Use it as a dip, a spread, a condiment, or a salad dressing!
🛒 Ingredient notes
- Honey – Use your favorite honey in this recipe.
- Mustard – I prefer to use Dijon mustard, as it has specific rich tangy flavors compared to other mustards. If you don’t have Dijon, you can substitute regular yellow mustard, spicy mustard.
- Mayonnaise – Use your favorite mayonnaise to make the creamy sauce.
- Apple cider vinegar – this adds a little tang to the sauce.
- Paprika – Use ground paprika to add some depth to the sauce.
- Salt – Use kosher salt for the best results.
Other optional ingredients you can add:
- onion powder or garlic powder for added flavor
- mustard seeds for added texture
- pinch of cayenne pepper for a little kick
- lemon juice for a bit of acidity
✅ Step-by-step instructions
The full list of ingredients and detailed instructions are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post. But here are step-by-step photos to show you just how to make this super easy recipe!
- Add all ingredients to a large mixing bowl.
- Whisk together until combined to create a smooth sauce.
Enjoy!
👩🏻🍳 Recipe FAQs
To make this recipe vegan, substitute your favorite vegan honey and vegan mayonnaise.
Store honey mustard sauce in an airtight container, such as a mason jar or other airtight jar with tight-fitting lid, in the refrigerator for up to one week.
🍽 Serving ideas
There are so many delicious favorite ways to enjoy this creamy honey mustard sauce!
- It’s the perfect dipping sauce for veggies, chicken nuggets, onion rings, chicken fingers, pretzel bites, or french fries.
- Spread it on bread or tortillas as a condiment to make sandwiches or honey mustard chicken wraps.
- Drizzle it over a large bowl of mixed greens to use as honey mustard salad dressing.
🍳 Kitchen tools and equipment
Ready to make this recipe? Here are the kitchen tools and equipment you’ll need:
- Bowl – you will need a large mixing bowl to make the sauce, although for this recipe a small bowl or medium bowl will also work.
- Whisk – use a sturdy whisk to mix together all of the ingredients.
- Mason jar – keep the mustard sauce refrigerated in a mason jar or other airtight container with a tight lid.
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Best Honey Mustard Sauce Recipe
Ingredients
- ¼ cup honey
- ¼ cup Dijon mustard
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- ¼ teaspoon ground paprika
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together all of the ingredients until smooth.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
