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    Home » Recipes » Sauces Dips and Spreads » Orange Honey Mustard Dressing

    Orange Honey Mustard Dressing

    Published: May 5, 2020 · Modified: Apr 1, 2021 · This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads.

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    Sweet and tangy, this orange honey mustard dressing is delicious on salads, as a dip for chicken nuggets, or drizzled over cooked chicken or fish. 5 ingredients and 5 minutes is all you need to whip up this versatile dressing!

    Sliced hard cooked egg, orange tomatoes, beets, asparagus, crumbled white cheese and yellow dressing on a plate

    Quick. Simple. Tasty.

    That's what a salad dressing should be.

    And we've all heard of honey mustard dressing.

    But I've added a special touch to this one...freshly squeezed orange juice!

    5 Ingredients and 5 Minutes

    Pay attention now.

    Closeup of a hand squeezing an orange on a juicer

    All you need for this dressing is fresh squeezed orange juice, dijon mustard, mayonnaise, honey, and apple cider vinegar. That is it. You could add some fresh ground black pepper to the dressing, if desired, but it's not necessary.

    The dijon mustard and the honey are a given for this dressing, considering the name. The mayonnaise adds a bit of body and creaminess. The apple cider vinegar adds that bit of tang that you want in a dressing. And the orange juice adds a citrus-y brightness that blends well with the other flavors.

    Orange juice, yellow mustard, white mayonnaise, honey, and apple cider vinegar in a measuring cup

    And all you need is 5 minutes to put it all together. Either put all the ingredients in a bowl or measuring cup and whisk it, or dump it all in a jar, seal it up and shake it like crazy.

    Use it for more than just salad

    Obviously, this dressing goes great on salads. However, think out of the box and use it to drizzle over cooked chicken or fish, or mix a bit with some mayo before spreading it on bread for sandwiches. And while it's not a thick dressing, it works as a decent dip for chicken nuggets.

    A small glass pitcher containing yellow honey mustard dressing

    You can add this to your list of other dressing recipes for livening up your salads, like Sweet and Tangy Balsamic Vinaigrette or Creamy Greek Yogurt Caesar Dressing, or Orange Poppyseed Dressing! You definitely won't have any boring salads when you've got dressings like these.

    And that's it! Simple ingredients, super easy, and delicious.

    ~ Lisa.

    Orange Honey Mustard Dressing

    Sweet and tangy, this orange honey mustard dressing is delicious on salads, as a dip for chicken nuggets, or drizzled over cooked chicken or fish. 5 ingredients and 5 minutes is all you need to whip up this versatile dressing!
    5 from 4 votes
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    Course: Salads
    Cuisine: Western
    Keyword: dip, dressing
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Author: Lisa from A Day in the Kitchen

    Ingredients

    • ¼ cup fresh squeezed orange juice (about ½ one large orange)
    • ⅓ cup dijon mustard
    • 2 tbs honey
    • 2 tbs mayonnaise
    • 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
    • Fresh ground black pepper

    Instructions

    • Combine all ingredients and mix thoroughly with a whisk or pour into a jar and shake until well blended.
    • Store in jar in refrigerator and stir well before use.

    Notes

    • Mix the dressing ingredients in a measuring cup or bowl using a whisk, or add all the ingredients to a jar and shake vigorously.
    • Store in a jar in the refrigerator, stirring before drizzling over salad.
    • It's a bit thin, but it would also make a good dip for veggies or chicken nuggets.
    • Drizzle it over cooked chicken or fish.
    • Mix a spoonful with mayo and spread it on bread for sandwiches.
    Have you tried this recipe?Mention @dayinthekitchen or tag #adayinthekitchen!

    Yellow dressing being poured over a salad, the words orange honey mustard dressing on the bottom


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    Comments

    1. Kristen

      May 18, 2020 at 9:50 pm

      5 stars
      Love the addition of orange to honey mustard.
      We make homemade dressing all the time, so this will be a perfect addition to our lineup!

      Reply
    2. Bernice Hill

      May 15, 2020 at 12:04 pm

      5 stars
      Quick, simple, tasty...I'm in!! I'm always looking for new dressing ideas for our salads.

      Reply
    3. Odette

      May 15, 2020 at 5:58 am

      5 stars
      This was delicious. Much healthier than the recipe I was a using that had a lot of mayo. This is a keeper for sure

      Reply
      • Lisa

        May 15, 2020 at 7:56 am

        Fabulous! So glad you liked it, Odette!

        Reply
    4. Julia

      May 14, 2020 at 1:29 pm

      5 stars
      We absolutely love honey mustard anything. And what a great addition with the orange. Love how it's so quick and easy. Delicious!

      Reply
      • Lisa

        May 14, 2020 at 3:18 pm

        Thanks, Julia!

        Reply
    5. Joyce

      May 14, 2020 at 11:48 am

      I love honey mustard (especially for chicken strips hehe, I'm still a kid at heart!) The addition of orange juice would give it freshness and a citrus note. Look forward to trying this recipe!

      Reply
      • Lisa

        May 14, 2020 at 3:17 pm

        Thanks, Joyce...and I still love chicken strips/nuggets, too! Who says it can't be for adults? 😉

        Reply
    6. Heidi Fink

      May 14, 2020 at 1:48 am

      looks really good! I love the addition of mayo instead of oil for creaminess. I can't wait to try iy.

      Reply
      • Lisa

        May 14, 2020 at 10:33 am

        Yes, please do, Heidi! I hope you like it!

        Reply

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