Honey Mustard Dressing a'la Melting Pot

6 salads (1 cup of dressing)

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.

• 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
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp onion powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• black pepper, ground (to taste)
• 1/8 tsp xanthan gum (optional)