Honey Mustard Goodness.

You can throw this dressing together in a flash!

I love honey mustard dressing, but I never eat it unless I make my own. It seems the restaurant & store-bought stuff is always more like syrup...way too sweet and candy-like. Now the sweet stuff definitely has its place, paired with chicken fingers and fries, but for salads, give my recipe a try. It's much more balanced with a splash of lemon juice and a bit of garlic, and if you wanna go all fancy on somebody, try adding some chopped fresh dill at the end. This dressing also makes a delicious glaze for baked tofu, fish, and chicken.

You will need:

1/4 cup lemon juice
2 Tablespoons dijon mustard*
1/4 cup honey
1 Tablespoon minced garlic (You can use powder in a pinch, but fresh is better.)
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
6 Tablespoons vegetable or canola oil
2 Tablespoons chopped fresh dill (optional)

Combine the first 6 ingredients in a food processor (or whisk in a mixing bowl, or even shake in a jar...add oil and mix well). While motor is running, add oil in a slow stream and mix until emulsified. Add more salt and pepper if needed. You may add chopped dill if you want, and pulse to mix. Makes about 1 cup.

*You may substitute any mustard you like for this recipe. If you like spice, try adding a pinch of spicy mustard powder, something like Coleman's English Mustard, to the above recipe. Play around with the amounts of everything until you figure out what you like best.