Dijon mustard
noun
Di·jon mustard
ˈdē-ˌzhän- 
di-ˈzhän-,
dē-ˈzhōⁿ-
: a prepared mustard made from dark mustard seeds, white wine, and spices
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Coating the salmon in a mixture of maple syrup and Dijon mustard lends it a savory sweetness and helps the fish develop a golden crust under the broiler.
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Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Mar. 2026
Step 3 - Make dressing: 1 tablespoon whole-grain Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar or sherry vinegar
1 teaspoon honey
Remaining olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Whisk all ingredients together in small bowl.
—Carole Kotkin, Miami Herald, 18 Mar. 2026
The casserole is loaded with cheese, ham, and a touch of Dijon mustard.
—Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Mar. 2026
Bread the fish: Brush the tops of the fish with a condiment that will help the breadcrumbs stick—mayonnaise or Dijon mustard (or a combination) is our go-to.
—Riley Wofford, Martha Stewart, 24 Feb. 2026
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Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Mar. 2026
Step 3 - Make dressing: 1 tablespoon whole-grain Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar or sherry vinegar
1 teaspoon honey
Remaining olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Whisk all ingredients together in small bowl.
—Carole Kotkin, Miami Herald, 18 Mar. 2026
The casserole is loaded with cheese, ham, and a touch of Dijon mustard.
—Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Mar. 2026
Bread the fish: Brush the tops of the fish with a condiment that will help the breadcrumbs stick—mayonnaise or Dijon mustard (or a combination) is our go-to.
—Riley Wofford, Martha Stewart, 24 Feb. 2026
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“Dijon mustard.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Dijon%20mustard. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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