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This lemon honey mustard makes the perfect dressing, sauce, or dip. Made with natural ingredients you feel good topping your salad, chicken, or vegetables.
We planted a huge garden this year and to be honest; it didn’t go so well. Gardening always seems fun to me in early spring, but by the end of summer, I can’t wait to mow it down. Every year I forget all that goes into gardening: weeding, planting, weeding, picking, weeding, preserving, oh, and did I say weeding?
I never have the time to keep up with the garden, yet I convince my husband to make it bigger every year. Maybe when the kids are older, I will master gardening, but for now, someone, please remind me to go smaller next year!
My garden is slowly dwindling as summer comes to an end, but we are still harvesting tomatoes and squash. And I will be planting some fall crops, such as lettuce and herbs. During the summer months, we eat a lot of fresh salads from the garden. Topping it with this lemon honey mustard adds so much flavor. 
STORE BOUGHT DRESSINGS ARE FILLED WITH INGREDIENTS I LIKE TO STAY AWAY FROM
- Soybean oil is likely the first ingredient in any dressing or condiment you pick up off the shelf. It is found in almost all processed foods and it is commonly genetically modified (unless you are buying a product made with organic ingredients.)
- You will also find added sugar on your dressing and condiment labels. With all the diet fads circulating (paleo, keto, whole 30, the list goes on), one thing is consistent; refined sugar is a no go!
- Artificial dyes and flavors are often added in dressing and condiments as well. I’d much rather get my flavor and color from fresh herbs and spices!
Among these ingredients, you will find others you will want to stay away from. It kills me to smother a healthy dish with a store-bought dressing or sauce. But if you are a condiment lover like me, don’t worry; this homemade lemon honey mustard is a healthy alternative. It makes the best dressing, sauce, and dip that pairs nicely with most meals.
WHY I LOVE RAW HONEY
I live an hour away from an Amish community and I love visiting them every few months to stock up on raw honey. Better yet, it is local raw honey. I buy it by the gallon because it tastes amazing.
- Raw honey can crystallize over time, which is totally normal, so just set the jar in a bowl of warm water and it’ll loosen right back up.
- Honey isn’t safe for babies under one year old.
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OUR FAVORITE WAYS TO EAT LEMON HONEY MUSTARD
- ON A SALAD: Add a cup of spring mix and a handful of chopped romaine to a salad bowl. Top with diced tomatoes, onions, avocado, and cucumbers. Sprinkle cheddar cheese and drizzle with homemade lemon honey mustard dressing. Add sliced grilled chicken if you want it to be a more filling meal.
- WITH CHICKEN: Baked, fried, grilled, or roasted; chicken is delicious when dipped in this sauce. After pulling a roasted chicken from the oven, drizzle it with the dressing before serving for added flavor and color.
- FRIES: We own a fry daddy and boy, we have fun with it! I fill it with coconut oil, cut fresh potatoes, and fry them. Add salt and a side dish of lemon honey mustard and you will feel like you are having a cheat day. We love frying in organic coconut oil for a tasty meal. If you don’t have a fryer, you can bake sliced potatoes with coconut oil and serve with lemon honey mustard.
- ON A BURGER: I know a cattle farmer that delivers fresh, organic, grass-fed meat close by and we take full advantage. I have a deep freezer fully stocked with healthy beef. Grill some burgers, and serve it with sautéed onions, peppers, and a dash of lemon honey mustard dipping sauce.
- WITH VEGGIES: If you have picky kids, sometimes it can be hard to get them to eat their vegetables. Most kids will eat anything when they can dip it in ketchup or ranch. Try serving steamed broccoli or carrots with lemon honey mustard for a healthy side to any meal. Or substitute it for ranch in a veggie tray.
LEMON HONEY MUSTARD INGREDIENTS
- 1/4 cup mustard
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup avocado mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
LEMON HONEY MUSTARD INSTRUCTIONS
- Add all ingredients to a small bowl.
- Mix until well combined.
- Use immediately or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days
Lemon Honey Mustard | Paleo Dressing or Dipping Sauce
Ingredients
- ¼ cup mustard
- ¼ cup honey
- ¼ cup avocado mayo
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a small bowl.
- Mix until well combined.
- Use immediately or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
