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Honey mustard is a long-time favorite salad dressing. Its humble beginnings began in Rome when Palladius, a Roman agronomist, created a recipe with ground mustard seeds, olive oil, honey, and wine vinegar. Some sources say it was invented in Egypt when, according to legend, a beekeeper made a honey mustard salad. In the 1600’s, it was used as a meat dipping sauce in France. It then made its way to the US and home cooks began using it in earnest in the 1940’s.
Today, honey mustard is a favorite dipping sauce or dressing for meat dishes and salads.
Here is a very simple, and easy to make, version of honey mustard salad dressing.
Honey Mustard Salad Dressing
3 Tbsp. vegetable oil
2 Tbsp. honey
1 1/2 Tbsp. prepared mustard
1 Tbsp. apple cider vinegar
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. black pepper
Put all ingredients in a small bowl or salad dressing shaker/dispenser.
Mix or shake until the ingredients are well blended.
Pour over salad greens or into dipping bowls if using as a dip.
Makes 1/3 cup.
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Author Marilyn Pokorney
Copyright Marilyn Pokorney 2026
