Honey Mustard Dipping Sauce

Working With Honey

Honey can be sticky and hard to measure. Before you scoop or pour it, lightly coat your measuring cup or spoon with cooking spray. The honey will slide right out without sticking.

You can also run the spoon under warm water and dry it. That helps the honey release just as easily.

Choosing Your Mustard

Mustard sets the tone, so it's worth picking the right one.

Yellow mustard is mild and tangy. Good for hot dogs, but it makes the sauce taste more basic.

Dijon mustard is smooth with a sharper edge. It gives the sauce a deeper, more balanced flavor. Use a classic smooth Dijon.

Whole grain Dijon has visible seeds and a little texture. It's milder than smooth Dijon and adds a rustic look.

Use what you have. They all work. The honey balances the mustard, so the sauce comes out right either way.

Ingredients

• ½ cup mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar or fresh lemon juice (½ lemon)
• ½ teaspoon granulated garlic
• ¼ teaspoon paprika or a dash of hot sauce or cayenne pepper for heat (optional)
• kosher salt

Easy Instructions

All ingredients to a large bowl and whisk until smooth.

Season with salt to taste.

Serving Honey Mustard Dip

Serve with chicken nuggets, pan fried chicken strips, chicken cutlets, or fried fish.

Honey mustard also works with simple fish like pan seared red snapper or baked mahi mahi. It's good with salmon too.

Use it on sandwiches and wraps. Try it on a chicken sandwich or a turkey sub.

It works as a dip for raw vegetables and fries.

You can also thin it out with a little olive oil and water to make a creamy honey mustard salad dressing.

Storage

Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week. Stir before serving.