Creamy Lovage and Mustard Salad Dressing
Elevate your salads with this luscious Creamy Lovage and Mustard Salad Dressing—a harmonious blend of fresh, herbal flavors and tangy richness. Featuring the unique, celery-like undertone of lovage leaves, this quick 10-minute recipe combines creamy Greek yogurt, sharp Dijon mustard, zesty lemon juice, and a touch of honey for natural sweetness. Balanced with a hint of garlic, extra-virgin olive oil, and freshly cracked black pepper, this velvety dressing is perfect for drizzling over crisp greens or roasted vegetables. Easily adjustable to your preferred consistency, it’s a versatile, make-ahead condiment that keeps beautifully in the fridge for up to five days. Perfect for enhancing fresh, summery salads, this herbaceous dressing promises to become your new go-to for bold, homemade flavor.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 10 grams Fresh lovage leaves
- 120 grams Greek yogurt
- 60 milliliters Extra-virgin olive oil
- 15 grams Dijon mustard
- 15 milliliters Fresh lemon juice
- 10 grams Honey
- 1 small (minced) Garlic clove
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 15 milliliters Water
Instructions
Rinse the fresh lovage leaves thoroughly under cold water to remove any dirt, then pat them dry with a kitchen towel.
Finely chop the lovage leaves and set aside.
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, add the Greek yogurt, olive oil, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, honey, and minced garlic.
Whisk the ingredients together until smooth and well combined.
Add the chopped lovage leaves, salt, and black pepper to the mixture, and whisk again until evenly distributed.
Use water to thin the dressing to your desired consistency, adding it gradually while whisking.
Taste the dressing and adjust seasoning if necessary by adding more salt, pepper, or honey to balance flavors.
Transfer the dressing to a clean jar or airtight container and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve chilled over your favorite salad or as a dressing for roasted vegetables. Store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
86 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 8.0 g | 10% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.1 g | 6% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 292 mg | 13% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 2.1 g | 1% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.7 g | ||
| Protein | 1.8 g | 4% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 22 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 0.2 mg | 1% | |
| Potassium | 39 mg | 1% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
