Sweet, tangy, creamy and spicy – this Hot Honey Mustard Dipping Sauce packs a punch with very little effort and few ingredients needed!
FYI: Learn how to make your own homemade hot honey in no time!
⭐Hot Honey Mustard Dipping Sauce⭐
A few reasons to make this your new favorite condiment:
- Flavor Balance: It’s the perfect combination of sweet + spicy + tangy flavors.
- Ease: It’s a super easy recipe that comes together with only a handful of simple ingredients.
- Versatility: Enjoy as a dip, a dressing, a spread, a marinade, mixed into grain bowls – there’s so much you can do here!
Ingredients:
- Mayonnaise: The fat adds richness which makes for a super creamy sauce. If you’d like an egg free option, you can use a vegan mayo or swap it out with greek yoghurt. Dairy free yoghurt also works!
- Hot Honey (or Regular Honey): Make your own hot honey first or use your favorite store bought brand. If you’re not crazy about spice – just use regular runny honey.
- Dijon Mustard (smooth or whole grain): You can try this using different mustard varieties – just make sure your mustard is gluten free! English mustard is good, but you should keep in mind that it’s much spicier which may or may not be ideal depending on whether or not you want to make it hot. Yellow mustard is another option, but it is much tangier and more mild than both Dijon and English.
- Lemon Juice: The acid balances out the other sweet and spicy flavors. Try it with vinegar if needed. I recommend apple cider vinegar, sherry vinegar and red wine vinegar if you can. White wine vinegar works too!
- Cayenne (Optional): For a little extra heat, add a little bit of cayenne. You can absolutely leave it out if you’d prefer.
What to Serve with Spicy Honey Mustard
A few ways to enjoy this delicious honey mustard:
- Salad Dressing: Use in place of the lemon dressing in this Spiced Chickpea Kale Salad or Quinoa Apple Salad With Crispy Shallots. You can also whisk in 1-2 tablespoons into a basic vinaigrette.
- Dip or Condiment: This honey mustard dressing is great with chicken tenders, french fries, sweet potato fries, pretzels or fresh vegetables like carrots sticks.
- Meat or Fish: Brush over chicken breasts, pork chops or salmon fillets, then bake or sauté to cook.
- Roasted Veggies: Drizzle this creamy honey mustard sauce over the top or serve on the side. It’s great mixed into roasted brussels sprouts, broccoli and a variety of roasted vegetables.
Enjoy!
Let me know if you try this Honey Mustard Dipping Sauce recipe! Leave a comment and review with your thoughts. I always appreciate the feedback and serving suggestions that you come up with!
Recipe
Hot Honey Dipping Sauce
Yield:
about 1 cup
Prep Time:
5 minutes
Total Time:
5 minutes
Enjoy this delicious sauce as a dressing, dip, marinade and more!
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise (115g)
- 1/4 cup hot honey or regular runny honey (85g)
- 1/4 cup dijon mustard - use smooth, grainy or a combo of the two (55g)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice (15ml)
- 1/2 tsp cayenne (more or less to taste)
- 1/4 tsp salt + more to taste
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Instructions
- Combine everything in a small bowl and whisk together into a smooth sauce until combined. Taste and season as you see fit.
- Transfer to an airtight container or mason jar and keep refrigerated up to a week.
Notes
- Mustard Type: Instead of dijon mustard you can make this using different varieties like English mustard or yellow mustard (American). Just keep in mind that different types will alter the overall flavor. English mustard is quite spicy while yellow mustard is more tangy/sweet. Just make sure whatever you choose that it's gluten free.
- Lemon Substitute: Try it with apple cider vinegar, sherry vinegar, red or white vinegar instead
Nutrition Information
Yield: 16
Serving Size:
1 tablespoon Calories: 66Total Fat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 3mgSodium: 182mgCarbohydrates: 4gFiber: 0gSugar: 4gProtein: 0gThis website provides approximate nutrition information for convenience and as a courtesy only. Nutrition data is gathered primarily from the USDA Food Composition Database, whenever available, or otherwise other online calculators.
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