Nutmeg Free Honey Mustard-Style Dipping Sauce
That sweet-tangy dipping sauce you've been craving doesn't have to come from a bottle loaded with mystery spices. This version leans on coconut aminos for a mellow, savory backbone, while raw honey and apple cider vinegar deliver that classic sweet-meets-sharp balance you'd expect from a honey mustard. A squeeze of fresh lemon juice brightens everything up, and ground turmeric gives the sauce its gorgeous golden hue. For anyone navigating spice sensitivities, it's worth noting that nutmeg quietly sneaks into a surprising number of store-bought condiments and spice blends — this recipe sidesteps that entirely with a clean, intentional lineup. Ground ginger and garlic powder round out the flavor without overwhelming the sweetness, making it versatile enough for dipping, drizzling, or spreading. The whole thing comes together in one bowl with a quick whisk, and that short resting period really does make a difference — the flavors knit together into something that tastes far more complex than the ingredient list suggests.
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8 servings
- ¼ cup coconut aminos
- 2 tbsp raw honey
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp fresh lemon juice
- ½ tsp ground turmeric
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- ⅛ tsp fine sea salt
Instructions
- 1
Combine the coconut aminos, honey, apple cider vinegar, lemon juice, turmeric, ginger, garlic powder, and salt in a small mixing bowl.
- 2
Whisk until the honey is fully dissolved and the mixture is smooth and uniform in color, about 1 minute.
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