Gut Friendly Honey Mustard Dressing
A tangy dressing rich in probiotics and pairs well with a bed of greens and your favorite toppings. This gut friendly honey mustard dressing with kefir is boosted naturally to up your healthy salad game!
Starting the new year fresh, and my first time to be 100% sober on New Year’s day (win!), I am proud to have made some healthy choices around the holidays this year with products like Lifeway Kefir. We are diving into immunity and gut-health with this gut friendly honey mustard salad dressing with kefir. Our digest system takes on a lot, agree? So much of our energy comes from healthful foods and easy digestion, but this isn’t always the case. Probiotics to the rescue which include live and active bacteria that help promote healthy digestion and helps get rid of unwanted waste which is a key player in immunity. Still with me? Good!
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How to make a quick honey mustard salad dressing with
Why You'll Love This Gut Friendly Honey Mustard Dressing
- Quick and easy — ready in 5 minutes
- Perfect balance of sweet and tangy
- Works as dressing, dip, or marinade
- Made with simple pantry ingredients
- Better than store-bought
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Kefir Honey Mustard Salad Dressing with Cubed Cheese and Healthy Kale
Gut Friendly Honey Mustard Dressing
Ingredients
- ½ cup plain kefir such as Lifeway Kefir
- 3 tbsp honey mustard or 2 tbsp mustard plus 2 tsp honey
- 1 ½ tbsp water
- ½ tsp apple cider vinegar
- ¼ tsp minced garlic
- pinch salt
- dash black pepper
- sprinkle dried oregano
Instructions
- Add the kefir, honey mustard (or mustard and honey), water, apple cider vinegar, and minced garlic to a bowl.
- Whisk until smooth and fully combined. For an extra smooth dressing, blend it in a mini food processor instead.
- Season with a pinch of salt, a dash of pepper, and a sprinkle of dried oregano. Whisk again, then taste and adjust.
- Use right away, or pour into a jar and refrigerate. For the best flavor, make it a day ahead so the flavors can set overnight.
For a great pairing idea, try this Healthy Chicken Wrap
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Stacie’s Tricks & Tips
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Use high-quality honey for better flavor
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Adjust sweetness or tang to taste
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Shake well before serving if stored
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Use Dijon mustard for smoother texture
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Add garlic for extra depth
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Which is better? Probiotic or Prebiotic?
We hear the term “biotic” with “pre” or “pro” in front of it. A prebiotic helps our bodies breakdown fiber and “feeding” good bacteria, probiotics aids in digestion. A common example of pro-biotic rich food is yogurt. However, an even better choices is kefir with more probiotics in each drop! I love to double up on probiotics in my Espresso Overnight Oats with Kefir to start the morning off right followed by a Healthy Pumpkin Spice Protein Smoothie loaded with iron or this tasty gut friendly honey mustard salad dressing with chicken and extra avocado! Each of these “biotics” plays a key role in health, I love to ensure I have at least 1 daily probiotic solution.
The Dressing
For the love of honey mustard dressing, this simple gut friendly honey mustard salad dressing with kefir couldn’t be easier. All ingredients go into a bowl and then mixed together to create a hearty dressing you would guess is made with yogurt! Lifeway Kefir is a perfect compliment to the savory mustard and sweet touch of honey with heart healthy garlic and seasonings. For me, I tend to use my mini food processor a lot to really mix it up well. I use minced garlic from a jar but the ultimate way to enjoy this is roast your own garlic and your left overs you can save and try it out in my latest cookbook on Amazon called “The Best Damn Cookbook” with 31 meals to kick-start your health!
Storage for the dressing
Your gut friendly honey mustard salad dressing with kefir will live in fridge. I like to make this a day before and let all the flavor set together in a jar overnight. You will use the whole jar in less than two days so no need to worry about how long it is fresh for! The apple cider vinegar is fermented and that helps keeps this gut friendly honey mustard salad dressing with kefir fresh for a couple days. Use this a dip with your favorite vegetables or smear on a hearty sandwich layered with ham and turkey with cheese.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I make honey mustard dressing without mayonnaise?
Yes, this honey mustard dressing has no mayonnaise at all. Plain kefir gives it a creamy texture with a lighter, tangy flavor and a boost of probiotics.
How long does honey mustard dressing last in the fridge?
Honey mustard dressing lasts up to 5–7 days in the refrigerator when stored in an airtight container. Shake or stir before using, as separation may occur naturally.
Can I freeze honey mustard dressing?
No, honey mustard dressing is not recommended for freezing because the texture can separate and become grainy when thawed. It’s best made fresh or stored in the refrigerator.
Can I make honey mustard dressing ahead of time?
Yes, honey mustard dressing can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge for up to one week. The flavor often improves after a few hours as the ingredients blend together.
Why is my honey mustard dressing too thick?
Honey mustard dressing becomes too thick if too much honey mustard is used. Thin it with a small amount of water, kefir, or apple cider vinegar until the desired consistency is reached.
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