Soy-Free Homemade Special Sauce
Transform your favorite dishes with this creamy and flavorful Soy-Free Homemade Special Sauce! Packed with pantry staples like mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and a hint of apple cider vinegar, this quick 10-minute recipe delivers bold flavors balanced with the natural sweetness of honey and a smoky kick from paprika. Designed for those avoiding soy but loved by all, this versatile sauce boasts a silky texture, with an optional touch of olive oil for extra smoothness. Perfect as a topping for burgers, a dip for crispy fries, or a zesty spread for sandwiches, this all-purpose condiment elevates every bite. Plus, it’s easy to customize to your taste—making it the ultimate go-to sauce for your mealtime magic.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon Apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil (optional for extra smoothness)
Instructions
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise and Dijon mustard and whisk together until smooth.
Add the apple cider vinegar and honey to the bowl. Stir well to incorporate into the mixture.
Sprinkle the smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper over the sauce. Stir until all spices are fully mixed.
Pour in the lemon juice and mix well. This adds a bit of acidity to balance the flavors.
If desired, add the olive oil for extra smoothness and blend until the sauce is emulsified and creamy.
Taste the sauce and adjust seasonings if necessary. You may add more salt, pepper, or honey according to your preference.
Transfer the sauce into a jar or a container with a lid and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve chilled as a condiment for burgers, sandwiches, or as a dipping sauce for fries or vegetables. Enjoy your soy-free special sauce!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1999 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 192.4 g | 247% | |
| Saturated Fat | 17.8 g | 89% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 235 mg | 78% | |
| Sodium | 2426 mg | 105% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 70.5 g | 26% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.6 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 17.7 g | ||
| Protein | 1.2 g | 2% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 24 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 1.0 mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 135 mg | 3% | |
*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.
