Honey Dijon Dressing

5 from 2 votes

This honey Dijon dressing is perfectly creamy, sweet & tangy! Made with a handful of ingredients in minutes, it's so much better than store-bought!

Prep Time5

Total Time5

Course: Dinner, Lunch

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Honey Dijon Dressing

Servings: servings

Author: Chelsea Lords

Cost: $4.40

Equipment

Wide-mouth Mason Jar or small mixing bowl

Ingredients

Dressing

2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons Dijon-style mustard see note 1
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons mayo
Salt and pepper

Optional Salad To Pair With It

4 cups finely chopped kale tightly packed in measuring cups
1 (16-ounce) package broccoli slaw
1/3 cup dried unsweetened cranberries
1 (4-ounce) package maple pecan mix coarsely chopped

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Instructions

Combine all dressing ingredients in a jar or small bowl. Season with salt & pepper (I add 1/4 tsp salt & 1/8 tsp pepper). Seal the jar & shake vigorously, or whisk until smooth & emulsified. Make sure the honey is fully incorporated. Taste & adjust seasonings as needed. Refrigerate until ready to use, shaking or whisking again before using.

Optional Salad

Remove & discard the thick stems. Stack the leaves, roll tightly like a cigar & slice into very thin ribbons. Measure 4 tightly packed cups. Wash well & dry thoroughly (I use a salad spinner). Wet kale will water down the dressing!
Add chopped kale to a very large salad bowl with 1 tbsp dressing. Massage firmly with both hands for about 15 seconds to soften the leaves. Let sit for 10 minutes. Meanwhile, coarsely chop the pecan mix. Add broccoli slaw, cranberries & pecans to the kale. Toss together, adding more dressing gradually until coated to your preference.

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Notes

Note 1: To get the best flavor, use good quality ingredients. The better the ingredients, the better the flavor! I recommend a good whole-egg mayo like Hellman’s® or Best Foods®, and Grey Poupon® Dijon mustard.

Storage: Store dressing in an airtight jar in the fridge for up to 1 week. Shake well before using. If making the salad ahead, keep the dressing separate & add pecans just before serving to keep them crunchy.

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