Honey mustard is a mustard-based condiment that is most often used as a dip for finger foods, a salad dressing, or as a glaze or marinade for meat. Unlike many other varieties of mustard, honey mustard derives its name from the combination of flavors rather than from the growing location or variation of the mustard plant used as the main ingredient.

Honey mustard is a combination of mustard, usually a mild variety, and honey or artificial honey flavoring. Though some varieties of honey mustard are made from hot mustard and some vary in tang, sharpness, and spiciness, the addition of honey or honey flavoring to honey mustard naturally gives the mustard a sweeter flavor than the mustard base alone would have.

Some popular varieties of honey mustard include hot honey mustard and honey Dijon mustard. While some people enjoy the flavor of honey mustard on a variety of foods, honey mustard is most frequently offered at restaurants as a condiment to accompany onion rings, French fries, chicken, and salads. Honey mustard also makes a good accompaniment to soft baked pretzels.

In addition to its use as a condiment, honey mustard also adds flavoring to marinades and glazes for meat. Most recipes involving honey mustard also use chicken, but many find that honey mustard compliments pork and certain varieties also compliment beef and vegetable dishes, such as stir fry.

Honey mustard is sold in stores in prepared forms in plastic squeeze containers as well as glass jars. Several recipes have also been created to make honey mustard sauce. Some of the recipes call for prepared mustard while others use dry mustard, which is sold in smaller tins or jars with other spices.

While most people find plain mustard varieties compliment other condiments such as ketchup and mayonnaise, honey mustard is typically favored as a single condiment used alone. As a glaze or marinade, honey mustard may be combined with other ingredients or spices to further enhance the flavor of the meat to be cooked.