This super quick and easy recipe for creamy vegan honey mustard has just four ingredients (plus optional salt and pepper)! It is a delicious and healthy alternative to traditional honey mustard. Using vegan mayonnaise and maple syrup, this recipe is a sweet, creamy, light dressing perfect for adding flavor to any meal.
Ever since I can remember, I have loved adding sauces, dips, and dressings to my food. These condiments have the power to enhance any meal. Whether it's a vegan falafel wrap, sandwich, salad or grain bowl, or air fryer fries - they elevate anything from bland to grand!
If you like making sauces and dressings at home as much as I do, I have a quick and easy method you can learn about in How to Make Homemade Vegan Sauces, or you can visit my list of 5 in 5 sauces. They are all ready in less than 5 minutes with 5 ingredients or less.
When my family first went 100% plant-based, I used sauces to boost our meals. Grab your apron to make some more of these homemade dressings and dips! Vegan Aioli, Simple Thai Peanut Sauce, Easy Vegan Ranch Dressing, Easy Vegan Cashew Sauce, and Easy Vegan Yum Yum Sauce!
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Why You'll Love This Vegan Dressing
- It can be made in less than 5 minutes with ingredients you probably have handy.
- Sauces and dressings make every meal better!
- Homemade dressing is less expensive than store-bought dressing.
- It's very easy to make.
- This dressing is dairy-free.
- It's delicious!
Is Honey Mustard Vegan?
Honey mustard is typically not considered vegan because it contains honey, an animal-derived product. However, this honey mustard dressing is vegan because it uses vegan mayo and maple syrup to get that same sweet and creamy taste.
Ways To Use Vegan Honey Mustard
Vegan honey mustard is a creamy, versatile, and adaptable condiment that can be used in many ways. Here are just a few ideas:
- Spread it on sandwiches and wraps instead of mayonnaise or traditional honey mustard.
- Use it as a dressing for a traditional salad.
- Use it as a dip for vegetables, french fries, pretzels, or vegan chicken nuggets.
- Add it to potato salad, pasta salad, or coleslaw for a creamy, tangy twist.
- Mix it with some vegan yogurt or sour cream to create a tasty dip for chips or crackers.
- Drizzle it over roasted vegetables, such as Brussels sprouts or carrots, for a sweet and savory glaze.
- My favorite - use it as a dip for delicious air-fryer fries or apples!
Ingredients
Here's all you'll need for this quick and easy recipe. See the recipe card for suggested quantities.
Ingredients Notes
- Vegan Mayo - The resemblance between conventional and vegan mayo is so remarkable that it becomes nearly impossible to distinguish between them.
- Maple Syrup - Substitute with agave or brown sugar
- Apple Cider Vinegar - Substitute with lemon juice
How To Make Easy Vegan Honey Mustard
In a small bowl, whisk together the Dijon mustard, vegan mayonnaise, maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, salt, and pepper.
Continue to whisk until the mixture is well combined and creamy. Taste the mixture and adjust the seasoning as needed.
Adjusting The Taste
If you want to adjust the taste of honey mustard, there are several things you can do:
- Adjust the sweetness: Add or reduce the amount of maple syrup or other sweeteners.
- Adjust the tanginess: Add or reduce apple cider vinegar or mustard.
- Adjust the spiciness: If you want your honey mustard to be spicy, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or use a different mustard. I like to use spicy horseradish mustard.
- Add other flavors: You can experiment with adding other flavors to your honey mustard. For example, add garlic powder, smoked paprika, or dried herbs like thyme or rosemary.
TOP TIP: Remember to taste as you go along and adjust the ingredients until you achieve the desired flavor.
FAQS
If kept in a tightly sealed container to prevent air from getting in and spoiling the condiment, this dressing should last the same as mayo in the fridge.
Yes, this easy vegan honey mustard is generally healthier than traditional honey mustard because it contains no animal products or dairy. It also uses vegan rather than traditional mayonnaise, which can be higher in cholesterol and saturated fat.
What Did You Think?
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Vegan Honey Mustard Dressing
This super quick and easy recipe for creamy vegan honey mustard has just four ingredients (plus optional salt and pepper)! It is a delicious and healthy alternative to traditional honey mustard. Using vegan mayonnaise and maple syrup, this recipe is a sweet, creamy, light dressing perfect for adding flavor to any meal.
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
Ingredients
- ¼ cup vegan mayo
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup (agave or date paste are good options too)
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Combine: In a small bowl, whisk together the Dijon mustard, vegan mayonnaise, maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, salt, and pepper.
- Adjust Mixture: Continue whisking until the mixture is well combined and creamy. Taste the mixture and adjust the seasoning as needed. Use a teaspoon of water to adjust the consistency if needed.
Notes
- Water can be used to adjust consistency. Just add a half of a teaspoon at a time.
- This recipe is adaptable to your tastes. See post.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 -2 weeks.
- Nutritional information is only an estimate. Use a nutritional app like Cronometer to get information on the exact ingredients and amounts you are using. I based it on 6 servings of about 1 tablespoon each.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: condiment, dressing
- Method: By Hand
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 89
- Sugar: 6
- Sodium: 179
- Fat: 6
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Carbohydrates: 8
- Fiber: 0.1
- Protein: 0.1
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Amy says
Delicious! This is my favorite dressing to make at home. It's super easy and tastes amazing.
Regi Pearce says
I'm thrilled you enjoyed the vegan honey mustard. Thanks for trying it out and sharing your feedback!