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Honey Mustard Dressing a'la Melting Pot

I'm not a big fan of the Melting Pot restaurant. You know the joke: if I'm spending money on dinner out why would I want to have to cook it for myself? My favorite part of the "Big Night Out" menu is the salad, most especially their house dressing. Years ago I read that the secret to its being not just another basic honey mustard dressing is orange juice.

6 salads
ingredients:

  • 2 tbsp smooth Dijon mustard (e.g. Grey Poupon)
  • 2 tbsp honey mustard
  • 4 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • 4 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tbsp orange juice
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp onion powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • black pepper, ground (to taste)
  • 1/8 tsp xanthan gum (optional)

The orange juice is best freshly-squeezed — in which case the zest can be harvested and added to the dressing, as well. If you don't have honey mustard (I had Heinz on hand when I made this recipe) just substitute 1 tbsp traditional yellow mustard and an extra 1 tbsp honey.

  1. In a small bowl whisk together all ingredients except xanthan gum.
  2. Optionally add xanthan gum and whisk well. Allow to rest in refrigerator for 15 minutes before serving.
Written by Jeff Frey on Friday May 12, 2023
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