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Maple Dijon Dressing (Vegan Honey Mustard!)

Mar 9, 2023 by Kaitlin · 4 Comments

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This 3-ingredient Maple Dijon Dressing recipe tastes like vegan honey mustard! It's so delicious and ready in minutes. Enjoy it as a salad dressing, condiment, or dipping sauce! (Vegan, gluten-free, oil-free.)

Maple Dijon dressing in a small glass jar with serving spoon

This homemade Maple Dijon Dressing recipe is so delicious and couldn't be easier! It requires just 3 simple ingredients and a couple minutes of your time.

It's the perfect balance of sweet and tangy. The naturally sweetened maple syrup pairs great with the sharp, pungent, slightly spicy flavor of Dijon mustard.

Then we add some tangy, sour taste with a splash of vinegar. Plus it works great as a dressing, dip, or condiment!

Mustard, maple syrup, and apple cider vinegar ingredients laid out in bowls on a metal tray

Ingredients for Maple Dijon Dressing

For this recipe, you'll whisk together in a small bowl:

  • Dijon mustard: The flavor of Dijon is slightly spicier than regular yellow mustard and it works well as a dressing base. Double check your Dijon is vegan, as some brands contain animal byproducts or added flavors like honey. (A couple store-bought brands that offer vegan & organic options are Whole Foods 365, Organic Ville, Primal Kitchen, and I believe Koops. But many others do as well.) Check out a little history of Dijon mustard here.
  • Pure maple syrup: This is a delicious natural sweetener and replaces the classic honey. Use as much or as little as you'd like depending on the sweetness you desire.
  • Apple cider vinegar: Or you can try substituting another vinegar like red wine vinegar, white wine vinegar, or distilled white vinegar. But I haven't tested these and they will slightly alter the taste.
Overhead view of preparing dressing in a small glass jar

Customizing

Make it creamy: The texture of this dressing is fairly thin. For a thicker, creamier consistency whisk in 1-2 tablespoons of good quality tahini. This adds tasty flavor and also thickens it up. (This is great if you're using it as a dipping sauce!)

Additional flavors: Add onion powder, garlic powder, salt and black pepper to taste, or anything else that sounds good. See recipe for guidance. I enjoy this recipe oil-free, but you can add a tablespoon of good quality extra virgin olive oil if preferred.

Sweet or tangy: The recipe below reflects my own preferred taste of the balance between sweet and tangy. Make yours sweeter by adding more maple syrup, or make it tangier with additional vinegar or mustard. Play around to find the balance you enjoy!

Shake it! Instead of whisking in a bowl, you can shake the ingredients in a sealed glass jar with a tight-fitting lid.

Maple Dijon Dressing being poured on a simple mixed greens salad

Serving

Salad dressing: Drizzle this vegan "honey" mustard on a variety of your favorite salads for big flavor. Try it on tossed salads or with a base of kale, spinach, romaine lettuce, or mixed spring greens.

Dipping sauce: Dip roasted Brussels sprouts or broccoli, proteins like Crispy Baked Tofu, meatless "chicken" tenders, pretzels, vegetables, or anything else that sounds good. (I recommend using the optional tahini to thicken it up for a better dipping sauce!)

Condiment: Spoon it as a flavorful sauce on your favorite wraps, sandwiches, roasted veggies, subs, etc.

Storing

Store leftovers in a sealed glass mason jar (or other airtight container) in the refrigerator. I find it keeps for about 4-5 days. Give it a stir again before using.

A wooden spoon lifting up maple Dijon dressing from a small glass jar

For more inspiration, also browse all vegan oil-free salad dressing recipes.

Maple Dijon dressing in a small glass jar with serving spoon

Maple Dijon Dressing (Vegan Honey Mustard!)

Only 3 ingredients and a delicious blend of sweet and tangy! Enjoy it as a salad dressing, condiment, or dipping sauce.
5 from 3 votes
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Prep Time: 2 minutes minutes
Total Time: 2 minutes minutes
Author: Kaitlin - The Garden Grazer
Course: Dressing, Sauce
Cuisine: Gluten-Free, Oil-Free, Vegan
Servings: 4 (2-Tbsp. servings)

Ingredients

  • 3 Tbsp. Dijon mustard
  • 3 Tbsp. pure maple syrup
  • 2 Tbsp. apple cider vinegar

Optional additions:

  • 1/4 tsp. onion powder, 1/8 tsp. garlic powder, 1-2 Tbsp. tahini, salt/pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Add all ingredients to a small bowl. Whisk until smooth.
  • Taste and adjust flavors if needed. (More syrup for sweeter, more vinegar for tang, etc.) For a creamy, thicker version whisk in 1-2 Tbsp. tahini.

Notes

Yield: Recipe makes about 1/2 cup dressing.
Nutrition: Estimated nutritional content calculated without optional additions.

Nutrition Per Serving (Estimate)

Nutrition Facts
Maple Dijon Dressing (Vegan Honey Mustard!)
Amount per Serving
Calories
49
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
0.4
g
1
%
Saturated Fat
 
0.03
g
0
%
Trans Fat
 
0.003
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
0.1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
0.3
g
Potassium
 
56
mg
2
%
Carbohydrates
 
11
g
4
%
Fiber
 
0.5
g
2
%
Sugar
 
9
g
10
%
Protein
 
0.5
g
1
%
Vitamin A
 
8
IU
0
%
Vitamin C
 
0.04
mg
0
%
Calcium
 
24
mg
2
%
Iron
 
0.2
mg
1
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Sodium content: This is omitted as I cannot provide an accurate number. I encourage you to calculate your own to provide a much more precise reading based on the exact ingredients, brands, and amounts you're using.

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  1. Stephanie says

    April 26, 2023 at 11:29 am

    5 stars
    Crazy quick & easy. Absolutely delicious. Thank you!

    Reply
    • Kaitlin says

      April 26, 2023 at 11:41 am

      Wonderful to hear you enjoyed it, Stephanie!

      Reply
    • Lisa says

      July 04, 2025 at 10:08 am

      5 stars
      So simple and delicious! I took your suggestion and added a little tahini, and it balanced the flavors nicely. I love mustard in dressings. This is a keeper!

      Reply
      • Kaitlin says

        July 04, 2025 at 10:23 am

        That's so awesome, Lisa! Glad you enjoyed it with tahini added. And I agree - mustard in dressing is amazing. 🙂 Thanks for giving it a try and coming back to share your very kind review. It's appreciated!

        Reply

Hello, I'm Kaitlin!
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