Lavender Dijon Dressing Marinade for Salads Chicken and Fish
Elevate your salads, chicken, and fish dishes with this luxurious Lavender Dijon Dressing Marinade, a recipe that combines floral elegance with savory depth. Featuring dried culinary lavender as its star ingredient, this versatile dressing is beautifully complemented by tangy Dijon mustard, sweet honey, and zesty lemon zest. The harmonious blend of pantry staples like white wine vinegar, olive oil, and fresh garlic creates a balanced, emulsified dressing perfect for drizzling over greens or as a marinade for poultry and seafood. Ready in just 10 minutes, this fragrant and flavor-packed recipe adds an instantly gourmet touch to any meal while staying easy to prepare. Whether you're crafting a summery herb-infused salad or grilling marinated fish, this recipe is your new kitchen essential.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon Dried culinary lavender
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons Honey
- 3 tablespoons White wine vinegar
- 6 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 clove Garlic (minced)
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper (freshly ground)
- 0.5 teaspoon Lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon Water (optional, to thin)
Instructions
In a small bowl or jar, lightly crush the dried lavender between your fingers to release its aroma. Add it to the bowl or jar.
Add the Dijon mustard, honey, white wine vinegar, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, and lemon zest to the same container.
Whisk the ingredients together or cover the jar with a lid and shake vigorously until well combined.
Slowly drizzle in the olive oil while continuously whisking, or if using a jar, add the olive oil all at once and shake again until the dressing is emulsified.
Taste the dressing and adjust the seasoning as needed, adding a pinch more salt or honey for balance. If you prefer a thinner dressing for drizzling, stir in 1 tablespoon of water at a time until the desired consistency is achieved.
Use immediately or transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate for up to one week.
As a marinade, coat chicken or fish thoroughly in the mixture and allow it to marinate in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to 2 hours before cooking. Ensure meat or fish is cooked to a safe internal temperature.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
960 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 90.1 g | 116% | |
| Saturated Fat | 13.0 g | 65% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1875 mg | 82% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 36.5 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.6 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 34.5 g | ||
| Protein | 0.5 g | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 20 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 1.0 mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 86 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.
