This Vegan Honey Mustard Dressing recipe is perfect for dressing salads or for dipping! It's creamy, simple to make, and incredibly flavorful. Best of all, it only requires 4 ingredients and 5 minutes to make!
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Easy sauce and dressing recipes are crucial for any cook! A good sauce can take a meal from bland to delicious in an instant. Whether it's a quick Vegan Parsley Scallion Pesto, Lemon Shallot Vinaigrette, or even a delicious Vegan Mushroom Gravy, the sauce can truly make a meal.
So, today I'm sharing one of my favorite salad dressings and dipping sauces. This Vegan Honey Mustard Dressing recipe is quick, full of flavor, and is delicious on top of a green salad, or use as a dip for vegan chicken nuggets!
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Ingredient Notes
Light Agave Nectar: This ingredient is the star of the show. It adds sweetness and that honey-like flavor.
Dijon Mustard: Dijon flavors this dressing and also keeps the mixture emulsified. Any brand will work, but Maille is my personal favorite!
White Wine Vinegar: White wine vinegar adds a little tang to this Vegan Honey Mustard Dressing.
Extra Virgin Olive Oil: Make sure you're using the good stuff! This adds flavor and richness. And when the oil emulsifies with the dijon and vinegar, the dressing will thicken and become creamy.
Substitutions
If you like my Vegan Hot Honey recipe, you can use it in place of agave. I have made it both ways, and it's always delicious!
Or if you don't have agave nectar, maple syrup is a delicious substitute!
I used white wine vinegar, but champagne vinegar will also work. Or apple cider vinegar works in a pinch. Don't use red wine or balsamic vinegar.
Method
Step 1. Add the mustard, white wine vinegar, agave, olive oil, and a pinch of salt and pepper into a jar with a tight-fitting lid.
Step 2. Place the lid onto the jar and shake until the mixture is emulsified, about 15 seconds. And that's it!
Use it to dress a salad or as a dip for anything you like.
Recipe FAQs
Store the dressing in an airtight container and keep it in the refrigerator for up to a week.
I don't recommend it. But you can reduce the olive oil to 3 tablespoons rather than 6 with delicious results.
Light refers to the color. It should be a golden, honey-like color. It is milder and more honey-like in flavor than dark agave.
Uses
This Vegan Honey Mustard Dressing is super versatile. Use it to:
- Dress green salads.
- Top grain salads like my Vegan Farro Salad or Mediterranean Couscous Salad.
- Add into a wrap with hummus and veggies.
- Dunk vegan chicken nuggets into.
And so much more!
Expert Tips and Tricks
You can also make this recipe in a bowl with a whisk. I just find shaking it in a jar to be easier, and it requires fewer dishes.
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📖 Recipe
Vegan Honey Mustard Dressing
Equipment
- 1 Jar with Lid
- Measuring Cups and Spoons
Ingredients
- 6 tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- ¼ Cup Dijon Mustard
- 2 tablespoon Light Agave Nectar Or Vegan Hot Honey
- 2 tablespoon White Wine Vinegar
- Pinch Salt and Pepper
Instructions
- Add the olive oil, Dijon mustard, white wine vinegar, agave and a pinch of salt and pepper into a jar.6 Tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil, ¼ Cup Dijon Mustard, 2 Tbsp Light Agave Nectar, 2 Tbsp White Wine Vinegar, Pinch Salt and Pepper
- Place the lid on and shake until the dressing has emulsified, about 15 seconds.
- Use immediately or pour into a container with a tight fitting lid and store in the refrigerator for up to 7 days.
AB says
Hi! what are the red flakes in the sauce?
Megan Calipari says
Hi! I used my recipe for Vegan Hot Honey in this sauce which has crushed red pepper flakes in it!
Lise says
Hi.. how can I do this this oil free?
Megan Calipari says
Yes! It is delicious, but it is not as thick and creamy. Simply omit the oil from this recipe.