Description
Honey mustard sauce brings zesty magic to countless dishes with its perfect balance of sweet and tangy flavors. Crisp, creamy, and incredibly versatile, this simple condiment elevates sandwiches, salads, and dipping adventures for you to savor.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- ¼ cup (59 ml) honey
- ⅓ cup (80 ml) Dijon mustard
- ¼ cup (59 ml) mayonnaise
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) lemon juice (or white distilled vinegar)
Spices:
- ¼ teaspoon (1.25 ml) cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and a small mixing vessel, ensuring each component is at room temperature for optimal blending.
- Add Dijon mustard and honey to the bowl, creating a golden base with rich, sweet undertones.
- Incorporate mayonnaise into the mixture, whisking vigorously to achieve a silky, uniform consistency.
- Squeeze fresh lemon juice into the developing sauce, providing a bright, tangy counterpoint to the sweetness.
- Sprinkle a pinch of cayenne pepper to introduce a subtle, warming heat that enhances the overall flavor profile.
- Continue whisking until the condiment transforms into a smooth, glossy emulsion with no visible ingredient separation.
- For immediate use, serve the honey mustard as a dipping sauce or salad dressing, allowing its complex flavors to shine.
- Alternatively, refrigerate the sauce for 30 minutes to an hour, which will allow the flavors to meld and intensify.
- Transfer the finished condiment to an airtight container, where it will maintain its quality for up to two weeks when stored in the refrigerator.
- Before each use, give the honey mustard a gentle stir to reincorporate any natural separation that may occur during storage.
Notes
- Adjust sweetness by gradually adding honey, tasting as you go to match your preferred flavor profile.
- For a lighter version, swap mayonnaise with Greek yogurt or sour cream to reduce calories while maintaining creamy texture.
- Enhance heat levels by increasing or decreasing cayenne pepper, catering to individual spice tolerance.
- Create a vegan alternative by replacing mayonnaise with plant-based mayo or silken tofu for a similar consistency.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5-7 minutes
- Category: Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 5mg