I’m back with more summer recipes you’ll want to make on repeat.
Today I’m sharing the second half of my mustard obsession and four simple, flavor-forward dishes using French’s Classic Yellow Mustard that are perfect for picnics, backyard dinners, and relaxed entertaining. If you love bright, tangy, slightly sharp mustard flavor, these ideas will be right up your alley.
These recipes are intentionally easy: many can be made ahead, and none require precise measurements to be delicious. A spoonful of mustard whisked into a dressing, dip, or sauce instantly boosts the flavor of vegetables, salads, potatoes, and grilled dishes. Below are four favorites I keep coming back to all summer long.
1. Grilled or Roasted Baby Potatoes with Chimichurri
My top pick: baby potatoes finished with a bright chimichurri. I love chimichurri for its fresh herb punch, and adding a tablespoon of mustard brings an extra layer of tang and balance to the herb, garlic, oil, and vinegar base. Use this chimichurri as a finishing drizzle for roasted or grilled potatoes — it’s also fantastic on steak, chicken, salads, or roasted vegetables.
2. Massaged Kale Salad with Mustard Dressing
Kale salad gets even better when tossed with a simple mustard-and-olive-oil dressing and massaged to soften the leaves. Massaging reduces bitterness and gives kale a tender chew. I drizzle the dressing over torn curly kale and massage for a few minutes, then let it rest briefly before topping with cherry tomatoes, salt, and pepper. It makes a bright, satisfying starter or side.
3. Greek Yogurt Dill Dip with Mustard
For a quick appetizer, mix plain Greek yogurt, a touch of mayo, a spoonful of mustard, plenty of chopped fresh dill, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. This tangy dill dip pairs beautifully with raw vegetables for a crudité platter and doubles as a bright dressing for salads. The mustard adds depth and keeps the dip lively — you’ll want to make a big bowl.
4. Grilled Cabbage Wedges with Chili Mustard Sauce
Grilled cabbage wedges are smoky, crisp at the edges, and unexpectedly addictive. Finish them with a chili-mustard drizzle made from mayonnaise, honey, ancho chili powder, mustard, and a little olive oil. The sauce is spicy, sweet, and tangy — it elevates charred cabbage into something you’ll crave at every cookout.
One of the best things about working mustard into dressings and sauces is how effortlessly it enhances flavors. A spoonful added to chimichurri, a kale dressing, a yogurt dip, or a chili drizzle adds brightness and complexity without fuss.
Four Easy Summer Entertaining Recipes
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Ingredients
chimichurri
- 1 cup fresh cilantro
- 2/3 cup fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup fresh oregano
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 2/3 cup olive oil
- 1 tablespoon French’s Classic Yellow Mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
kale salad dressing
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon French’s Classic Yellow Mustard
yogurt dill dip
- 3/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/3 cup chopped fresh dill
- 1 tablespoon French’s Classic Yellow Mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
mustard chili drizzle
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon ancho chili powder
- 1 tablespoon French’s Classic Yellow Mustard
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
Instructions
chimichurri
- Pulse parsley, cilantro, oregano, and garlic in a food processor until finely chopped. Add vinegar and pulse once more. With the processor running, stream in olive oil until combined. Stir in salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Taste and adjust seasoning. Store sealed in the fridge up to a week.
kale salad massage dressing
- Whisk olive oil and mustard together. Drizzle over torn curly kale (about 8 cups) and massage the dressing into the leaves for a few minutes. Let sit 5 minutes before adding toppings like cherry tomatoes, salt, and pepper.
yogurt dill dip
- Whisk all ingredients together until smooth. Serve with fresh vegetables for dipping or use as a salad dressing.
mustard chili drizzle
- Whisk mayonnaise, honey, ancho chili powder, mustard, and olive oil until combined. Drizzle over grilled cabbage or roasted vegetables.
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Why does mustard make everything better? Because it’s an effortless way to add brightness, tang, and depth — exactly what summer entertaining needs.