Description
A bright, zesty lemon salad dressing made with fresh lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, and a touch of honey for balance. Quick, versatile, and perfect for elevating salads, roasted vegetables, or grilled proteins.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 small clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Have your whisk, jar, or bowl ready.
- Add lemon juice, olive oil, honey, Dijon mustard, garlic, salt, and pepper to a bowl or jar.
- Ensure your bowl or jar is clean and dry.
- Whisk ingredients until fully blended or seal the jar and shake vigorously.
- Skip the heat—this is a raw preparation.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Drizzle generously over your favorite dishes.
Notes
- Use fresh lemon juice for the best flavor.
- Store in a sealed jar in the fridge for up to a week.
- If oil solidifies, let sit at room temperature before shaking again.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dressings & Sauces
- Method: Whisking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: lemon salad dressing, homemade dressing, healthy dressing, vinaigrette, citrus dressing