Honey and Lemon Salad Dressing
Brighten up your salads with this quick and delicious Honey and Lemon Salad Dressing! This zesty dressing combines the tangy freshness of freshly squeezed lemon juice, the natural sweetness of honey, and the smooth richness of extra virgin olive oil, all tied together with a subtle kick of Dijon mustard and aromatic minced garlic. Ready in just 5 minutes, this homemade vinaigrette is perfect for drizzling over crisp greens, grain bowls, or roasted vegetables. Easily adjustable to your taste, you can make it sweeter, tangier, or lighter with a splash of water for thinning. Simple, wholesome, and packed with vibrant flavor, this dressing is a must-try staple that will elevate any meal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 clove Garlic
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Water (optional, for thinning)
Instructions
Peel and finely mince the garlic clove, or use a garlic press to create a smooth paste.
In a small bowl or jar, combine the extra virgin olive oil, freshly squeezed lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper.
Whisk everything together briskly until the mixture is emulsified and well combined. Alternatively, if using a jar, secure the lid tightly and shake vigorously for 30–60 seconds.
Taste the dressing and adjust seasonings if needed (e.g., add more honey for sweetness, lemon juice for tanginess, or salt to enhance flavor).
If the dressing is too thick for your preference, stir in 1 teaspoon of water at a time until you achieve the desired consistency.
Use immediately or transfer to an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
446 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 43.1 g | 55% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.0 g | 30% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 707 mg | 31% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 20.6 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.3 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.0 g | ||
| Protein | 0.5 g | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 11 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 0.3 mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 61 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.
