If you love the classic sweet-and-tangy flavor of honey mustard, prepare to drool over this homemade version with a smoky southwestern-spiced twist. Whether you’re using it as a dip to dunk crisp rainbow-colored peppers or veggies, a dressing for your favorite salad greens, or drizzling it over juicy, perfectly grilled chicken as a sauce, get ready to put this smoky southwestern honey mustard on pretty much anything and everything you eat. And let’s not forget this honey mustard’s vibrant pop of fresh green chives, which make everything on your plate look as gorgeous as it is delicious.
I’m always looking for an excuse to eat more veggies. Carrots, celery, radishes, and occasionally the rare cucumber or two, even if the evil lil’ buggers do so happen to make me suffer greatly each time I decide to throw caution to the wind and scarf a few of them down. And if a sauce, dip, or dressing like this one can make eating vegetables a regular occurrence in our house, well then who am I to argue? Bring it on. I’ll gladly try and convince myself that cucumbers are totally a thing that I can eat without writhing in pain for a day or two afterward. But you know what? Just to be safe, maybe I’ll just stick to using this dreamy flavor-packed honey mustard as a sauce to jazz up some baked pork tenderloin first. Then, maybe after that, I’ll use it next to make a creamy fresh summer corn and tomato salad one night for dinner. And maybe, just maybe, if those two recipes work out well, I’ll experiment with using it to make a deviled egg or two. The possibilities are almost endless, right? Watch out, you evil, vindictive cucumbers. You’ve got some competition coming your way.
Ingredients:
Smoky Southwestern Seasoning (No-Salt):
- 3 Tablespoons Chili Powder
- 2 Tablespoons Ground Cumin
- 2 1/2 Teaspoons Dried Oregano
- 2 1/2 Teaspoons Smoked Paprika
- 2 Teaspoons Onion Powder
- 2 Teaspoons Garlic Powder
- 2 Teaspoons Ground Coriander
Honey Mustard:
- 1/2 Cup Mayonnaise
- 2 Tablespoons Dijon Mustard
- 2 Tablespoons Honey or Hot Honey
- 3 Teaspoons Smoky Southwestern Seasoning (No-Salt)
- 2 Teaspoons Dried Parsley
- 1 Teaspoon Fresh Chives, Finely Chopped
- 1/4 Teaspoon Finely Ground Sea Salt
- 1/4 Teaspoon Finely Ground Black Pepper
Directions:
Smoky Southwestern Seasoning (No-Salt):
- In a small bowl, mix all of the ingredients together until well incorporated.
- Store the seasoning mix in a small glass jar in a cool, dry place.
- Use this seasoning to season your favorite meats, vegetables, marinades, or sauces.
Honey Mustard:
- Place all of the ingredients into a glass bowl. Use a small whisk to whisk all of the ingredients together until smooth.
- Store in an airtight glass container or cover tightly with plastic wrap. Refrigerate until use.
Suggestions:
- You can use traditional honey or hot honey in this recipe. I used hot honey to add a little bit more of a kick.
- I used this Smoky Southwestern Seasoning (No-Salt) for this recipe. By skipping the salt, you can be as generous as you want with this homemade smoky southwestern seasoning mix. It’s smoky, versatile, and hits that perfect savory note without being spicy. This homemade seasoning allows you to control the salt content of this honey mustard. The remaining seasoning can be used to season your favorite meats, vegetables, marinades, or sauces. Simply store the seasoning mix in a small glass jar in a cool, dry place until use
- You can use this honey mustard right away; however, it will taste best after it has been refrigerated for a few hours, allowing the flavors to come together.
- This honey mustard can be used for so many things. It’s best with chicken and pork; however, there are so many other possibilities. Drizzle a little on roasted or steamed vegetables or over crisp salads. Or you can use it to make a spicy deviled egg filling or as a sandwich spread in place of mayonnaise.
Improvements:
- Use finely chopped fresh parsley in place of dried parsley. You will need to double the amount if using fresh.
- Serve this honey mustard sauce with these Baked Chicken Tenders with Crushed Fritos.
- If you’re a fan of garlic, replace the garlic powder with fresh garlic. Add to taste.
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Ingredients:
- 3 Tablespoons Chili Powder
- 2 Tablespoons Ground Cumin
- 2 1/2 Teaspoons Dried Oregano
- 2 1/2 Teaspoons Smoked Paprika
- 2 Teaspoons Onion Powder
- 2 Teaspoons Garlic Powder
- 2 Teaspoons Ground Coriander
- 1/2 Cup Mayonnaise
- 2 Tablespoons Dijon Mustard
- 2 Tablespoons Honey or Hot Honey
- 3 Teaspoons Smoky Southwestern Seasoning (No-Salt)
- 2 Teaspoons Dried Parsley
- 1 Teaspoon Fresh Chives, Finely Chopped
- 1/4 Teaspoon Finely Ground Sea Salt
- 1/4 Teaspoon Finely Ground Black Pepper
Directions:
- Place all of the ingredients into a glass bowl. Use a small whisk to whisk all of the ingredients together until smooth.
- Store in an airtight glass container or cover tightly with plastic wrap. Refrigerate until use.
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