Here’s What’s For Dinner
This here little dressing recipe is a staple in my house. Like, it’s made at least once a month.
These little mason jars are great for packing lunches with!
I love making my own salad dressings … I have a much better handle on what I’m consuming when I do so. You know that MOST shelf stable salad dressing are full of funky ingredients, right? So why not just take a few extra minutes and make your own and be healthier?
Back in the day, it was all about Kens Honey Mustard Dressing … until I started reading labels. Whoops. The 2nd ingredient was HFCG.
So … I had to pretty much kick my all time favorite dressing to the curb. *See how it says “Great for DIPPING”?? That’s what it was all about for me!
But then I found this great recipe and I’ve been making it ever since that day! Chances are, you will be too!
Here’s what you need:
1/2 c olive oil. I’ve started to use the “light tasting” stuff OR avocado oil for my dressings
3 tbs regular vinegar
2 tbs water
1/4 c honey
1/4 c grey poupon mustard
1/2 tsp dried basil
1/2 tsp salt
dash of black pepper
Measure all in a glass jar and mix well. This will taste best if you make it in advance and let it sit in refrigerator for about 4 hours before using.
Go ahead, use it for dipping! Or just keep it simple and use as a salad dressing … either way, you’ll be glad you decided to go healthier!
I love making homemade dressings. This honey mustard dressing sounds versatile. I've never thought to add basil!
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I love honey mustard dressing – my husband, not so much. Made this when I made your Aussie Chicken, but forgot to use it. Used it later on salad and LOVED it! Nominated you for the One Very Lovely Blog and Inspiring Blogger Award. Stop by and check it out.
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Oh, yum! I love honey mustard.
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Yummy! My son loves honey mustard dressing and I've been looking for a healthier alternative. Thanks so much for sharing at Mix it up Monday 🙂
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Oh I love honey mustard dressing. Will have to try this. Thank you for sharing your recipe.Pinning and sharing.
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Honey Mustard is my favorite! Thanks for sharing at The Gathering Spot. I am going to share this on facebook and twitter. Hope you are having a great week.
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I think that's the missing ingredient in other recipes I've tried 🙂
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Perfect! 🙂 Thank you!
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Lisa, my husband won't try it (he's odd about some stuff, whats up with that??) but the Princess LOVED it … when I finally get her relocated out of the house (she's 21 for petes sake!) I will send the recipe with her!
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Enjoy!
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Thanks Diane!
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I am TOTALLY making this. Looks fabulous and my husband will be so very happy–thanks for this tip.By the way, I'm so sorry Food on Fridays was unavailable last week. I was locked out of my blog and unable to get in and publish anything at all. But thanks to my new tech support, it's live now, if you would like to join up this week. No pressure. I just wanted you to know.Have a healthy week!
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Ooh! I love using honey mustard dressing as a marinade for chicken! This looks great!Thanks for sharing with my Super Link Party! 🙂
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Sounds wonderful. Will have to give this a whirl. Thanks for sharing on BeColorful.pr
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Sounds good. Thanks for sharing with Simply Delish.
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Thank you for your submission on Nourishing Treasures' Make Your Own! Monday link-up. Check back tomorrow when the new link-up is running to see if you were one of the top 3 featured posts! 🙂
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What a gorgeous cruet! I really like this dressing recipe. Reading labels really can be awfully enlightening…it's lovely you have found a delicious homemade recipe for honey mustard dressing instead!
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