Heart-Healthy Hot Honey Mustard Sauce

Elevate your sauce game with this Heart-Healthy Hot Honey Mustard Sauce, a bold and flavorful condiment that strikes the perfect balance between sweet, tangy, and spicy! Made with wholesome ingredients like Dijon mustard, raw honey, and apple cider vinegar, this quick-to-make recipe is a healthier alternative to store-bought sauces, thanks to heart-smart extra virgin olive oil and a touch of cayenne pepper for a metabolism-boosting kick. Ready in just 5 minutes with no cooking required, this versatile sauce is perfect as a zesty dip, a vibrant salad dressing, or even a marinade for your favorite proteins. Garnish with fresh parsley for a pop of color, and enjoy guilt-free flavor that pairs beautifully with any dish!

Nutriscore Rating: 36/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:5 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 2 tablespoons Raw honey
• 1 tablespoon Apple cider vinegar
• 2 teaspoons Extra virgin olive oil
• 0.5 teaspoons Garlic powder
• 0.25 teaspoons Cayenne pepper
• 0.25 teaspoons Freshly ground black pepper
• 0.125 teaspoons Salt
• 1 tablespoon Chopped fresh parsley (optional for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

In a small mixing bowl, combine the Dijon mustard and raw honey. Stir until smooth and well mixed.

Step 2

Add the apple cider vinegar and extra virgin olive oil to the mustard and honey mixture. Whisk vigorously until the sauce is fully emulsified.

Step 3

Mix in the garlic powder, cayenne pepper, freshly ground black pepper, and salt. Stir until all the ingredients are fully incorporated.

Step 4

Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. You can add more honey for sweetness or cayenne pepper for extra heat, depending on your taste preference.

Step 5

Transfer the sauce to a serving bowl or container. Optionally, garnish with chopped fresh parsley for added freshness and color.

Step 6

Serve immediately as a dip, or use as a marinade or dressing. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(152.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	523.3

Total Fat 40.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 4.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1679.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 36.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 0.6g	0%
Total Sugars 30.3g
Protein 0.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 16.0mg	0%
Iron 0.6mg	0%
Potassium 76.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 71.0%

Protein: 0.4%

Carbs: 28.6%