Vegan Honey Mustard Dressing

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This vegan honey mustard dressing is a must-have if you like to keep a handful of go-to dressings around! It is sweet, tangy, oil-free, and perfect for all sorts of dishes! Drizzle it on your salad, roasted veggies, fresh veggies, sandwiches, wraps, or pasta salad. Or use it as a great dipping sauce for vegan nuggets, sweet potato fries, or tofu bites. Yum! It is quick and easy to make and perfect for meal prep!

If you have been looking for a good vegan honey mustard recipe, look no further! I love this recipe because it uses 4-5 simple ingredients and takes minutes to make. Not to mention how delicious it is! And the best part is that it is oil-free. Who doesn’t love a good oil-free dressing? For other oil-free salad dressing ideas, check out …….

For other oil-free salad dressing ideas, check out this lemon herb tahini or this vegan poppy seed dressing or this vegan ranch dressing!

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Ingredients
How do you make Vegan Honey Mustard Dressing?
Substitutions and Variations
Storage
FAQ
How to Serve
Vegan Honey Mustard Dressing

Ingredients

When I say this recipe uses 4 to 5 ingredients, it is because the cayenne pepper is optional. I love the way the small flecks of red make the finished dressing look. But you can leave it out if you don’t like spice. I also sometimes use paprika or smoked paprika depending on what I am feeling like that day.

Let’s address the elephant in the room, shall we? Honey is not vegan, right? Of course, you are correct! And while I could use the term vegan maple syrup mustard dressing, it just doesn’t have the same ring to it. Honestly, I use the term honey because it alludes to the classic delicious dressing that everyone knows and loves. And even though it doesn’t have real honey in it, it is still an incredibly delicious, tangy dressing.

Can you use real honey in this recipe? Yes! If you are not opposed to eating honey and would like to use it instead of pure maple syrup, you certainly can. Try an even swap and adjust the amount if needed. You could also use a vegan honey alternative or agave syrup.

For the exact ingredients and amounts, see the recipe card below.

How do you make Vegan Honey Mustard Dressing?

One of the lovely things about this recipe is how easy it is to make. You just add all of the ingredients to a small bowl or mason jar and mix them together! Then, it is ready to enjoy!

Now you are left with a delicious and creamy dressing that you can use any way that you want!

Substitutions and Variations

If you would like a more creamy salad dressing, add more yogurt to taste!
If you would like to use a vegan mayo instead of the yogurt, you can make an even swap.
If you want your dressing to be sweeter, you can add more maple syrup.
If you would like to use a different sweetener than maple syrup, a liquid one such as agave nectar, brown rice syrup, or honey would work well.
Any type of organic prepared mustard works well in this recipe. My personal favorite is to mix yellow mustard and Dijon mustard. Experiment till you find the perfect tangy flavor that you love!
You can leave out the cayenne pepper or substitute it with paprika or smoked paprika. Both are delicious!
For a Chick-fil-A sauce copycat, combine your maple mustard dressing with some BBQ sauce and vegan mayonnaise. Yum!

You are welcome to change up the ingredients however you like. If you would like to get more comfortable in the kitchen with homemade dressings, check out my guide here.

Hint: The most important components of this dressing are the mustard and the sweetener. I will often just mix mustard and maple syrup and pour it on my salad. It’s delicious! But if you have a minute more, give the whole recipe a try!

Storage

It is best to store your dressing in an airtight container in the fridge. It will last at least a week!

FAQ

What is vegan honey?

Vegan honey is usually some type of neutral sweetener, like coconut nectar, combined with flower pollen to give it a similar taste to real honey.

Can you make honey mustard without mayo?

Many honey mustard recipes call for mayo, but you do not have to have mayo to make it. Here we used cashew yogurt for the creaminess and tangy flavor. Yum! Of course, you could always try a vegan mayo if that is your jam!

Because there is no mayo, this is an oil-free salad dressing. However, there is still a little fat from the yogurt. If you need to leave it out to make it more low-fat, feel free to. It just won't be as creamy.

Can vegans eat honey?

Technically, honey is not a vegan food because it is produced by bees and vegans by definition do not eat animal products. However, many people eat a predominantly vegan diet and still consume honey. It is up to you to decide what you are comfortable with. If you choose not to eat honey, you can use a vegan honey alternative or another liquid sweetener such as pure maple syrup, brown rice syrup, or agave syrup instead.

How to Serve

This dressing is delicious with so many things! We like to pour it on a simple salad, use it as a dressing in wraps, and dip our veggie nuggets in it.