Vegan Honey Mustard Dressing & Dip [Oil-Free]

Name: Vegan Honey Mustard
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Ingredients: 1/2 cup spicy brown mustard or Dijon mustard; 5 tbsp light agave nectar ((*see notes below for substituting with pure maple syrup if preferred)); 2 tsp apple cider vinegar; 1/2 tsp garlic powder

When you see how easy this 5-minute, 4-ingredient vegan honey mustard is to make, you'll never go back to store-bought again. This tangy and sweet dressing also doubles as a dipping sauce, making it perfect for salads, bowls, sandwiches, wraps, veggie burgers, vegan chicken nuggets and more! This version is also oil-free and lower in both fat and calories than the traditional.

Prep Time 5 minutes

Total Time 5 minutes

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Why you'll love this vegan homemade honey mustard recipe
Ingredients you'll need for delicious vegan honey mustard dressing
How to make vegan honey mustard dressing and dip
Ideas for serving
Frequently asked questions
How to Store
More vegan dressings and dips
Vegan Honey Mustard

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Why you'll love this vegan homemade honey mustard recipe

This dressing takes just 5 minutes to make with 4 simple ingredients!
This oil-free version has less calories and fat than traditional non-vegan honey mustard as well as most grocery store-bought vegan brands. In fact, store-bought vegan brands typically clock in around 130 calories and 10-12 grams of fat per serving, while this oil-free version has about 65 calories and 1 gram of fat per serving. Talk about a pretty healthy honey mustard dressing!
It is super versatile, doubling as both a dressing and a dip!
My favorite way to use this is to spruce up boring work lunches.

Honey mustard in white serving bowl with tofu pieces and skewers around it on wooden block

Ingredients you'll need for delicious vegan honey mustard dressing

Mustard (Spicy Brown or Dijon): Dijon is what is typically used to make honey mustard; however, if you want to add a hint of heat, use spicy brown instead. I like it both ways but prefer the spicy brown version slightly (that's just personal preference). Spicy brown is what was used in the photographs for this post.
Light Agave Nectar: This sweetener has both a similar color and flavor to honey which is why it works in this vegan version. However, you can substitute the agave for maple syrup if you'd like. You'll just need to use a bit more maple syrup as it is not as sweet as agave.
Apple Cider Vinegar: This helps to balance out the flavor and adds a little more tangy flavor.
Garlic Powder: This seasoning adds just a little bit more flavor to the dressing/dip.

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How to make vegan honey mustard dressing and dip

Add mustard, agave (or maple syrup), vinegar and garlic powder to a mason jar or small bowl with a tight-fitting lid.

Stir until ingredients are well combined.

Enjoy this tangy dressing right away or store in a sealed mason jar or other airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.

Just give it a stir before each use.

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Ideas for serving

First and foremost, this delicious dressing is perfect for salad!

My personal favorite is enjoying this creamy salad dressing with a spring mix salad tossed with chopped apples and walnuts.

You could even throw in some grapes or strawberries if you'd like.

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It's also perfect with a blend of spring mix and arugula with sugar snap peas and radishes.

You can also try it on a rice or quinoa bowl.

As a dipping sauce, this honey mustard is great with veggies, tofu nuggets, vegan nuggets, potato wedges, fries and kettle chips.

dipping sauce in white serving bowl on wooden board with snap peas around it

You can also use it on your favorite sandwiches, wraps and veggie burgers.

Frequently asked questions

Is honey mustard vegan-friendly?

Traditional honey mustard is often made with mayo which contains eggs and is therefore, not vegan. Of course, the mayo can be substituted with a vegan mayo, but this easy recipe omits the mayo entirely to keep it low in fat. While some store-bought honey mustard salad dressings do not use mayo, they do contain honey, which brings us to another commonly asked question…

Is honey vegan?

The short answer is no since honey comes from bees and bees are animals. However, the subject tends to be a controversial one. For a more in-depth look into this question, check out this article from Minimalist Vegan. If desired, you can use a vegan honey alternative in this vegan honey mustard recipe. For the purposes of this recipe, please note that it does not contain any honey.

Is mustard vegan?

Typically, yes, mustard is vegan with the exception of honey mustard as noted above.

However, note that some Dijon mustard is made with white wine which is often not vegan due to the fining agents used. Therefore, you can opt for the store-bought Dijon mustards that are made with vinegar instead of wine.

For reference, a few brands of Dijon that are made with vinegar and state they are vegan include 365, Thrive Market and Organicville.

How to Store

Store this delicious vegan honey mustard sauce/vegan honey mustard salad dressing in a mason jar, airtight container, or other sealed container in the refrigerator for up to one week, making it great for meal prep. Stir this great dipping sauce before each use.

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5 from 3 votes

Vegan Honey Mustard

Course Condiment, dressing

Cuisine American, Gluten-Free, Vegan

Keyword dipping sauce, dressing, gluten free, mustard, oil free, salad dressing, vegan

Prep Time 5 minutes

Total Time 5 minutes

Servings (serving is about 2 tablespoons, batch makes approximately 13 tablespoons)

Calories 65kcal

Author Sherri Hall

Ingredients

½ cup spicy brown mustard or Dijon mustard
5 tablespoon light agave nectar (*see notes below for substituting with pure maple syrup if preferred)
2 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
½ teaspoon garlic powder

Instructions

Add mustard, agave (or maple syrup), vinegar and garlic powder to a mason jar or small bowl with a tight-fitting lid.
Stir until ingredients are well combined.

(Please refer to the post above for instructional photographs and other helpful information for this recipe)

Notes

*If subbing maple syrup, you will need to use a bit more as agave is sweeter. When I tested it with the maple syrup, I found it worked best with 6 tablespoons. However, after adding 6 tablespoons, you can taste test and add more to suit your preference.

Store the dressing/dip in a mason jar or other airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week. Stir before each use.

The nutrition information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. Accuracy is not guaranteed. Information shown should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

Nutrition was calculated using agave. Using maple syrup may change the calculation.

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