Lavender and Honey Salad Dressing
Transform your salads into a culinary delight with this Lavender and Honey Salad Dressing—a fragrant, sweet, and tangy creation that’s as sophisticated as it is simple to make. Infused with the delicate aroma of dried culinary lavender, this dressing blends the floral essence with the natural sweetness of honey and the zesty bite of white wine vinegar. Balanced with the richness of extra virgin olive oil and a hint of Dijon mustard for depth, this versatile recipe takes just 10 minutes to prepare and elevates any fresh greens or roasted vegetables. Perfect for those craving unique flavors, this lavender-infused vinaigrette is as delightful to the taste buds as it is easy to whip up. Store it in the fridge for up to a week and enjoy its fresh, irresistible charm all week long.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon dried culinary lavender
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
- 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon water
Instructions
Place the dried lavender in a mortar and pestle, and gently grind until the lavender is broken into smaller pieces to release its fragrance. If you don’t have a mortar and pestle, you can use the back of a spoon in a small bowl.
In a small bowl or a mason jar, combine the ground lavender, honey, and white wine vinegar. Stir or shake until the honey is fully dissolved into the vinegar.
Add the Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper to the mixture. Whisk or shake until well combined.
Slowly drizzle in the olive oil while continuing to whisk, or add the olive oil to the mason jar, seal the lid, and shake vigorously until the dressing is emulsified.
Thin the dressing to your desired consistency by stirring in the water, one teaspoon at a time, if needed.
Taste the dressing and adjust seasoning or sweetness to your preference by adding more honey, vinegar, salt, or pepper as desired.
Transfer the dressing to a serving container or store in the refrigerator for up to one week. Shake well before each use.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
629 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 57.1 g | 73% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.0 g | 40% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 709 mg | 31% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 35.3 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.3 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 34.4 g | ||
| Protein | 0.3 g | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 14 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 0.5 mg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 75 mg | 2% | |
*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.
