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Published: March 15, 2022 Last Modified: March 15, 2022 By Sara 10 Comments

Honey Mustard Sauce

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This honey mustard sauce is the perfect blend of sweet, creamy and tangy and takes just 5 minutes to make.
This honey mustard sauce is the perfect blend of sweet, creamy and tangy and takes just 5 minutes to make.
This honey mustard sauce is the perfect blend of sweet, creamy and tangy and takes just 5 minutes to make.

This honey mustard sauce is the perfect blend of sweet, creamy and tangy and takes just 5 minutes to make. Use this versatile sauce as a dip for chicken, french fries and vegetables, or drizzle it over a salad for a memorable meal.

I often make my own condiments as they taste so much better than the store bought variety. I prepare homemade versions of BBQ sauce, ranch dip and honey mustard sauce, and it’s totally worth the little bit of extra effort.

A bowl of honey mustard sauce served with chicken fingers.

Whenever I go to a restaurant, I order a side of honey mustard sauce if it’s on the menu. It just makes everything taste a little better! I’ve since learning to make this sauce at home, and it couldn’t be any easier. All you need is a handful of ingredients and 5 times of time.

Honey Mustard Sauce Ingredients

Bowls of mayonnaise, mustard, honey and seasonings.

The base of this sauce is mayonnaise, two types of mustard, and honey. I add other ingredients such as salt, paprika, apple cider vinegar and onion powder to enhance the flavor of the sauce.

How do you make honey mustard sauce?

Place mayonnaise in a bowl, along with yellow mustard, dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, paprika, salt and onion powder. Stir everything together until thoroughly combined. Use the sauce immediately, or store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for future use.

Process shots of ingredients going into a bowl and being whisked together.

Tips for the perfect sauce

  • This sauce will stay fresh in the refrigerator for up 7 days. I don’t recommend freezing this sauce as it can become watery and separate when thawed.
  • While I like to use the two different types of mustard, you can you just one type if that’s all you have on hand. That being said, I think using two varieties of mustard creates a more complex flavor profile.
  • If you prefer a thicker sauce, you can add a little more mayonnaise to the mix without changing the flavor.

Recipe FAQs

What is honey mustard sauce made of?

This sauce is typically made with a blend of honey, mustard and mayonnaise.There are some variations in terms of the ratios of each ingredient and the types of mustard used. In some cases, other seasonings are also added to the mix.  My version of this sauce uses a blend of two types of mustard, as well as some spices for extra kick.

Is honey mustard sauce healthy?

This sauce is not particularly healthy since it’s made with mayonnaise. You can in fact lighten it up by choosing a low fat mayo, or another options is to use half mayonnaise, and half non fat Greek yogurt for the base of the sauce.

What goes well with honey mustard sauce?

This sauce is the perfect accompaniment to chicken fingers, burgers, fresh or grilled veggies, fried shrimp and salads. It’s even good with steak or pork chops!

A whisk in a bowl of honey mustard.

Flavor Variations

While this sauce is fabulous as-is, you can add other ingredients to the mix to customize it to your tastes.

  • Mustard: For a sauce with more texture, use a grainy mustard instead of Dijon. You can also add a kick of heat with a horseradish mustard.
  • Seasonings: Feel free to add other spices to the sauce, some ideas include garlic powder, Cajun seasoning, chipotle pepper or even some BBQ spice. For a smoky flavor, add smoked paprika instead of the sweet paprika that’s used in the recipe.
  • Heat: If you like spice, stir in some hot sauce or sriracha for a zesty kick.
  • Herbs: I love to add fresh herbs to my mustard sauce, try including 1 tablespoon of chopped parsley, chives, basil or dill. You can also add 1/2 teaspoon of dried herbs if you don’t have fresh on hand, dried Italian herbs is a great choice.
A chicken finger being dipped into honey mustard sauce.

You simply can’t go wrong with this sauce, it’s always a hit with both kids and adults alike!

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A bowl of honey mustard sauce served with chicken fingers.
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Honey Mustard Sauce

This honey mustard sauce is the perfect blend of sweet, creamy and tangy and takes just 5 minutes to make. Use this versatile sauce as a dip for chicken, french fries and vegetables, or drizzle it over a salad for a memorable meal.
Course Sauce
Cuisine American
Prep Time 4 minutes
Cook Time 1 minute
Total Time 6 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 133kcal
Author Sara Welch

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 3 tablespoons yellow mustard
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1/8 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon sweet paprika
  • salt to taste

Instructions

  • Place all the ingredients in a bowl, and mix until thoroughly combined.
  • Use immediately, or store in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 1 week.

Notes

  1. Looking to save a few calories? Feel free to use low fat mayonnaise, or a blend of mayonnaise with Greek yogurt or light sour cream.
  2. Honey mustard sauce is the perfect accompaniment to chicken fingers, burgers, fresh or grilled veggies, fried shrimp and even can be used on salads.

Nutrition

Calories: 133kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 175mg | Potassium: 16mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 24IU | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 1mg
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    Comments

    1. Natalie says

      January 11, 2021 at 8:24 pm

      5 stars
      My kids love dipping their nuggets in honey mustard! What a great & easy recipe!

      Reply
    2. wilhelmina says

      January 11, 2021 at 3:13 pm

      5 stars
      Honey mustard is a must have for me! I love dipping all the things in this yummy sauce!

      Reply
    3. Beth says

      January 11, 2021 at 2:50 pm

      5 stars
      This is so delicious and easy! My daughter and hubby love this recipe!

      Reply
    4. Sandra says

      December 24, 2020 at 10:20 am

      5 stars
      I love homemade sauces! This is so easy to make! Perfect!

      Reply
    5. Allyson Zea says

      December 23, 2020 at 11:58 pm

      5 stars
      This sauce is absolutely perfect and everything!

      Reply
    6. Catalina says

      December 22, 2020 at 3:35 pm

      5 stars
      I am so glad to make this at home now! Looks amazingly delicious!

      Reply
    7. Beth says

      December 22, 2020 at 2:06 pm

      5 stars
      This looks great! My daughter is going to love this sauce! Can’t wait to show her!

      Reply
    8. Toni says

      December 22, 2020 at 12:56 pm

      5 stars
      I love that this is so easy to make! Thanks for the recipe!

      Reply
    9. Erin | Dinners,Dishes and Dessert says

      December 21, 2020 at 9:23 pm

      5 stars
      This honey mustard sauce is looks incredibly delicious!

      Reply
    10. Jen says

      December 21, 2020 at 11:12 am

      5 stars
      We are all about the dipping sauces! This one is definitely next to try!

      Reply

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