Heart-Healthy Hot Honey Mustard Sauce
Elevate your dipping, drizzling, and marinating game with this quick and easy Heart-Healthy Hot Honey Mustard Sauce—a tangy, sweet, and subtly spicy condiment that's packed with wholesome ingredients and big flavor. Made in just 5 minutes, this recipe combines creamy Dijon mustard, naturally sweet raw honey, and the zesty kick of apple cider vinegar, balanced by the smoothness of extra virgin olive oil. A hint of cayenne pepper adds just the right amount of heat, while garlic powder and black pepper enhance the savory profile. Perfect for health-conscious foodies, the recipe skips processed ingredients and relies on heart-healthy fats and natural sweetness. Use it as a delicious dip for veggies, a zesty marinade for proteins, or a vibrant salad dressing. This versatile sauce is as nutritious as it is tasty, and it’s easy to make ahead for busy weeks. Don't forget the optional garnish of fresh parsley for an extra touch of flavor and freshness!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons Raw honey
- 1 tablespoon Apple cider vinegar
- 2 teaspoons Extra virgin olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoons Garlic powder
- 0.25 teaspoons Cayenne pepper
- 0.25 teaspoons Freshly ground black pepper
- 0.125 teaspoons Salt
- 1 tablespoon Chopped fresh parsley (optional for garnish)
Instructions
In a small mixing bowl, combine the Dijon mustard and raw honey. Stir until smooth and well mixed.
Add the apple cider vinegar and extra virgin olive oil to the mustard and honey mixture. Whisk vigorously until the sauce is fully emulsified.
Mix in the garlic powder, cayenne pepper, freshly ground black pepper, and salt. Stir until all the ingredients are fully incorporated.
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. You can add more honey for sweetness or cayenne pepper for extra heat, depending on your taste preference.
Transfer the sauce to a serving bowl or container. Optionally, garnish with chopped fresh parsley for added freshness and color.
Serve immediately as a dip, or use as a marinade or dressing. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
523 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 40.2 g | 52% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.0 g | 20% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1679 mg | 73% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 36.5 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.6 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 30.3 g | ||
| Protein | 0.5 g | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 16 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 0.6 mg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 76 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.
