We both loved this copycat honey mustard salad dressing from Applebee’s so much that we ended up making a big batch for salad week. Salad week comes along every few weeks here. Like the name implies, for that one week we eat nothing but salads. I look forward to salad week. In a way, I used to also look forward to salad week ending. That was until this dressing came along. Delightfully creamy, it’s a sweet mustardy dressing that strikes just the right balance. I don’t usually like things that are overly mustardy, and this dressing is spot-on perfect.
Real Mayonnaise Makes it Better
I would not use a light mayonnaise when making this copycat Applebee’s honey mustard salad dressing. I think a full-strength mayonnaise gives it a better consistency. Sure, you can use a light one if you prefer, but I think the extra calories are worth the better thickness and taste. For me, that means Blue Plate mayonnaise. It’s the only one I use, no matter what the recipe is. And there’s no reason to skimp on the Dijon. Use a good, quality mustard. The better the ingredients, the better the dressing!
Also try my homemade honey-mustard Ranch salad dressing.
Copycat Applebee’s Honey Mustard Salad Dressing
Equipment
Ingredients
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup Dijon mustard
- ¼ cup honey
- 1 tablespoon prepared yellow mustard
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
Instructions
- Whisk together all ingredients in a small bowl.
- Cover and refrigerate 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutritional values are approximate.
