My husband, Nick, and I have been married for almost ten years. For the most part, I think that we know each other pretty darn well. In fact, I would almost bet that if we took one of those Newlywed Game type of quizzes now, we would get just about every question right.
Nick is a fairly predictable guy. Sometimes I think he might be a little bit OCD because he is very routine about things. He wakes up at the exact same time every morning, he goes to the window and peeks out the blinds, walks into the bathroom and brushes his teeth, turns on the shower water, goes pee, hops in the shower, etc. His routine is just that… a set in hard stone routine. He is a very easy guy to figure out.
The other day, Nick, who never puts mustard on anything and detests honey said “I have really been enjoying the salad at the deli in my office building lately. They have the best Honey Mustard Vinaigrette Dressing I’ve ever tasted.” Excuse me? Honey Mustard Vinaigrette Dressing? Who are you and what have you done with my husband? After all of these years, I thought I was married to a Buttermilk Ranch / Italian dressing kind of guy, but noooo… I am married to a Honey Mustard Vinaigrette man and never knew it! “Since when do you like honey mustard vinaigrette salad dressing?” Apparently he has always loved it… honey mustard vinaigrette salad dressing is his favorite kind of salad dressing. Who the heck knew? Just when you think you really know someone they throw you for a loop!
Being the thoughtful, intuitive, kind wife I am, I made up a batch of Honey Mustard Vinaigrette dressing for my honey. We shall see if it rivals the deli in his office building. In the meantime, I am going to spend some time trying to unravel the layers of this mysterious man that I have lived with for so long. My marriage based on Ranch and Italian salad dressing love has been turned upside down.
Honey Mustard Vinaigrette Salad Dressing (from Recipezaar)
5 min | 5 min prep
1/2 cup
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard (coarse or smooth)
- 1/2 teaspoon honey
- 1/8 teaspoon salt, to taste
- fresh ground pepper
- 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil or canola oil
- Whisk garlic, vinegar, mustard, honey, salt and pepper in a small bowl.
- Slowly whisk in oil.
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YOURS sounds delic! I’ve never made honey mustard at home, but LOVES me some! Will be trying this soon!
I just recently found out that MY husband doesn’t like basil. Italian man … doesn’t like basil … HUH?
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I love making my own vinaigrette. I make a similar one but use maple syrup instead of honey.
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My husband won’t eat any other salad dressing except Italian. And that one I can take to the bank!
I on the other hand like the sweet, tangy flavor of honey mustard. I will have to try this. Thanks!~
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I think it’s great that he can still keep you on your toes! And if this is the biggest loop you’re thrown for, I’d say your doing okay
My favorite honey-mustard combo is in a sauce with tarragon over chicken or pork.
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Too funny! What is it with guys and their routine?
Boy, who knows what you’re going to discover!
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Hee! Such a great post, Kristen! Martin isn’t too much of a routine guy, but one thing I know is, if the sun doesn’t show itself soon, I’m going to have a really grumpy guy on my hands. I think I’ll whip up this dressing and put a little sunshine on our plates at least!
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Good luck figuring out husbands. After 30 years I’ve given up. The dressing sounds delicious!
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Great post. Funny, funny, funny!
Always good to mix things up a bit!
This recipe sounds like it would be very good!!
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This post is adorable. I like that your hubby still surprises you after almost 10 years, and you spin it into culinary inspiration.
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I can SO relate to this story!! I, like your hubby, hate HATE mustard. But, for some strange reason, like a good honey mustard salad dressing. So strange! Thanks for the recipe, I’ll be sure to try it soon
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Very funny – I saw you twitter this last night!! Well those boys always like to keep us on our toes but revealing things just a little at a time. HA HA
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Hahaha love the post! Will you update us on how he likes this version of his favorite dressing? =)
I should really get back into making my own dressing. I usually just buy it. And recently I actually finished up a bottle of Kraft’s Honey Mustard Vinaigrette and loved it. I would LOVE to try your version, as homemade is always better!
Erins last blog post..Basil Pesto Chicken Pasta with Sundried Tomatoes
According to my husband I still don’t know what he likes and I buy the wrong things…its been almost 13 years…
I love making my own dressing!
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honey mustard is one of my fav’s! I’ll have to try your recipe soon.
at least there is still a bit of mystery after all these years! that keeps things fun!
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You are hilarious! My hubby and I have been married less than a year, but I was SO shocked to learn recently that he doesn’t like bacon (he is a big-time carnivore). I thought he was trying to fool me, but, nope, he was being honest.
After 20 years of marriage, my husband still surprises me!
This recipe sounds delicious. Definitely gonna try it!
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Who is this man of mystery? I always wondered if he doubled as a super hero? I am anxious to know if it was as good as his deli’s dressing.
You are a riot!! Love this post and the dressing!
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Isn’t it funny the little tidbits you learn after knowing someone for so long? The dressing sounds delish!
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LOL, if he likes the deli’s better than yours, let him sleep there tonight
Sounds delish, I’m always looking for good salad dressing recipes! I am a self-proclaimed (and fully outed) honey mustard lover myself!
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Haha, such a boy! I for one adore honey mustard and always have so I’ll have to give this dressing a whirl. It looks great!
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This was a sweet post!
I’m pretty sure I know the dressing preferences of all my family members. As for me I’m partial to most of them. Honey mustard sounds great!
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Ah these mem.. they yalways have mysteries…
That’s so funny! I love those moments where my mind is blown that I didn’t know something about my husband. I’ll definitely try this dressing, I’ve been making a ton of different dressings with all the organic greens we’re getting from our CSA.
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You know there must be some safety in that whole “routine” thing in which our husbands abide. In the mundane of predictability there must be hidden treasure taking its own sweet time bubbling to the surface. I’ve got 15 years on you and I’m still surprised by my OCD hubs. he he Strap on your skates.
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What a funny story! Thanks for the post and smile. I’m going to try this salad dressing out… see if my ‘honey’ likes it too!