Honey-Mustard dressing is a healthier and delicious alternative to dressings made with mayonnaise. The sweet/hot/sour combination really compliments each ingredient to the fullest. Not only is this dressing good on, for instance, a spinach and bacon salad, it also makes a fantastic dip or sauce for fish, chicken and pork. This basic recipe is only a starting point. You can easily customize the flavors here by adding your own dried herbs and spices to suit your tastes.
Whisk together thoroughly in a bowl:
• ¾ cup good quality honey (the darker, the better)
• ½ cup Dijon mustard
• 4 tbsp. white wine vinegar
• Ground red pepper to taste
Makes around 1½ cups
For a thinner dressing, whisk in extra-virgin olive oil until you reach the desired consistency.