Author: This Vegan Honey Mustard Sauce is creamy, tangy, sweet, and ready in just 5 minutes. Perfect for dipping tofu chicken fingers, drizzling on wraps and bowls, or spreading on sandwiches and burgers.
Creamy, tangy, sweet, and just a little zippy, this vegan honey mustard sauce is one of those ridiculously easy sauces that makes everything taste better. And when I say easy, I mean it: five ingredients, one bowl, and about 5 minutes.
I use a combination of yellow mustard and Dijon for that classic honey mustard flavor with a little extra depth, agave for sweetness, and lemon juice for a fresh, tangy kick. The vegan mayo makes it perfectly creamy for dipping, spreading, and drizzling. Make a batch for crispy tofu, sandwiches, wraps, burgers, salads, roasted veggies... honestly, you'll find plenty of excuses to use it. Homemade sauces are one of my favorite tricks for making a simple meal way more exciting.
Why This Vegan Honey Mustard Sauce Is the Bee's Knees
- Ready in 5 minutes: Just whisk everything together and boom, it's honey mustard time!
- Perfectly balanced: Sweet, tangy, creamy, and mustardy without any one flavor taking over.
- So versatile: I love it with crispy tofu chicken fingers, wraps, veggie burgers, sandwiches, fries, and even as a creamy dressing for salads.
Ingredients for Vegan Honey Mustard Sauce
- Vegan mayonnaise: I love using my homemade vegan mayo, but store-bought works too.
- Agave syrup or maple syrup: Agave has the most neutral flavor and tastes the closest to classic honey mustard, but maple syrup also works well and adds a slightly richer flavor. If you happen to have vegan honey, you can use that too.
- Yellow mustard: Gives the sauce its classic honey mustard flavor and bright color.
- Dijon mustard: Adds extra tanginess and depth.
- Lemon juice or apple cider vinegar: I prefer lemon juice, but apple cider vinegar also works well.
How to Make Vegan Honey Mustard Sauce
- Combine: Add the vegan mayonnaise, agave syrup, yellow mustard, Dijon mustard, and lemon juice to a small bowl.
- Mix: Whisk until smooth and creamy.
Tips and Variations
- Use both mustards: Even if you prefer one over the other, they both play important roles here! Yellow mustard gives that classic honey mustard flavor, while Dijon adds depth and tang.
- Adjust the sweetness: Like your honey mustard sweeter? Add a little more agave or maple syrup.
- Make it oil-free: Swap the vegan mayonnaise for plain unsweetened vegan yogurt. The sauce will be a little lighter but still delicious. You may want to add a touch more agave since the yogurt adds extra tanginess.
Ways to Use Vegan Honey Mustard Sauce
- As a dip for crispy tofu and baked French fries
- Spread on vegan burgers, wraps, and sandwiches
- As a dip for Vegan Chicken Wings
- Drizzled over grain bowls and roasted vegetables
- Tossed with salads as a creamy honey mustard dressing
- Spread on a vegan sausage on a bun
- As a dipping sauce for fresh veggies or vegan buttery soft pretzels
Storage
Store leftover vegan honey mustard sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Give it a good stir before serving if it separates.
If you try this vegan honey mustard sauce recipe, let us know by leaving a comment and rating it. I'd love to hear what you think! Share your creation in the It Doesn't Taste Like Chicken Community (this is where we're all hanging out now!) or tag @itdoesnttastelikechicken on Instagram.
Bon appetegan!
Sam Turnbull.
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Vegan Honey Mustard Sauce
Servings: (makes about ¾ cup)
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Ingredients
- ½ cup vegan mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons agave, (or maple syrup)
- 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- ½ tablespoon lemon juice, (or apple cider vinegar)
Instructions
- Mix the sauce: Add the vegan mayonnaise, agave syrup, yellow mustard, Dijon mustard, and lemon juice to a small bowl. Whisk until smooth and creamy.
- Serve: Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to use.
Sue says
Love, love, love this sauce!! We've put it on practically everything...crispy tofu chik, crunchy sesame tofu, baked potatoes, sandwiches and my favorite, on salads. So simple and tasty. Thanks so much for this one, Sam!
Jess says
Sam!
This looks delicious.
I must know.... what are those tasty crunchy planks you are dipping in the photo?
Nicole L says
Yes, I'd like to know too please!
debbie says
Yes, that is what I want to know too!
Sam Turnbull @ It Doesn't Taste Like Chicken says
Hehe, it's a little sneak peek. I'm publishing the recipe tomorrow so make sure you come back to see 😉
Sandy says
I tried this Honey Mustard Sauce tonight with Sam’s Crispy Tofu. It was a quick and easy meal. The sweet and tangy sauce was delicious with the tofu.
Sam Turnbull @ It Doesn't Taste Like Chicken says
Yum, Sandy! So happy you loved it! 💛
Beatriz says
Thank you Sam for this recipe. I have tried to make it myself but I have never used mayonnaise so the sauce was not what I was looking for, that was a key ingredient... it was sooo good... I prepared some chk'n nuggets and it was divine, I MUST try the crispy Tofu.... so yummy 😋
Sam Turnbull @ It Doesn't Taste Like Chicken says
Yay!! So happy you finally found the honey mustard you were looking for, Beatriz! Thanks for the review!
Wendy says
Yes, I will be putting this on everything! Craveable!!!
I used it to top my kamut grain bowls last night and am already thinking about it again! Thanks so much for the recipe! 🫶
Sam Turnbull @ It Doesn't Taste Like Chicken says
Hahaha, I LOVE that, Wendy! So happy you’re loving it!