Classic Mustard Sauce
Elevate your culinary creations with this Classic Mustard Sauce, a versatile and flavor-packed recipe that’s perfect for dressings, marinades, or dipping sauces. Featuring a dynamic duo of Dijon and whole grain mustard, this sauce strikes the perfect balance between tangy, sweet, and savory with the addition of honey, apple cider vinegar, and fresh lemon juice. Enhanced by aromatic minced garlic and earthy thyme leaves, this simple yet sophisticated sauce comes together in just 10 minutes without any cooking required. Whisked to creamy perfection with extra virgin olive oil, it’s ideal for complementing roasted vegetables, grilled meats, or fresh salads. Make this velvety mustard sauce ahead of time and store it in the fridge for a week of zesty, homemade goodness!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.5 cup Dijon mustard
- 0.25 cup Whole grain mustard
- 2 tablespoons Honey
- 2 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
- 0.25 cup Extra virgin olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 medium Garlic clove, minced
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Fresh thyme leaves
Instructions
In a medium-sized bowl, combine the Dijon mustard, whole grain mustard, and honey. Mix well to fully incorporate the honey into the mustard.
Add the apple cider vinegar to the mustard mixture and stir until smooth.
Slowly drizzle in the extra virgin olive oil while continuously whisking to create a smooth emulsion with the mustard base.
Season with salt and black pepper, and mix well.
Add the minced garlic to the mixture, ensuring it is evenly distributed.
Squeeze in the lemon juice and stir to combine, adding a fresh and zesty element to the sauce.
Finish by folding in the fresh thyme leaves for an earthy flavor.
Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning if necessary, customizing it to suit your preference.
Transfer to a serving dish or an airtight container if storing. The mustard sauce can be refrigerated for up to a week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
984 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 86.1 g | 110% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.0 g | 40% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1323945 mg | 57563% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 37.4 g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.3 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 34.9 g | ||
| Protein | 0.5 g | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 15 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 0.6 mg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 80 mg | 2% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
