Lavender Salad Dressing
Transform your salads into a sensory experience with this exquisite Lavender Salad Dressing. Infused with the delicate floral essence of dried culinary lavender buds, this dressing strikes the perfect balance between sweet, tangy, and savory. A harmonious blend of olive oil, fresh lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, and apple cider vinegar creates a velvety-smooth emulsion, while a gentle steeping process releases the aromatic lavender flavors without overpowering. Ready in just 10 minutes, this homemade dressing elevates fresh greens, summer berries, or grilled vegetables with its unique and refreshing profile. A must-try for those craving a gourmet twist on classic vinaigrettes, this recipe is as versatile as it is elegant—perfect for garden parties or everyday meals.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon dried culinary lavender buds
- 2 tablespoons boiling water
- 0.25 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.125 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
In a small heatproof bowl, combine the dried culinary lavender buds and boiling water. Let the mixture steep for 5 minutes to extract the lavender flavor.
Strain the lavender buds, reserving the infused liquid. Set the liquid aside to cool completely.
In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the lavender-infused liquid, olive oil, fresh lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, salt, and ground black pepper until fully combined and emulsified.
Taste the dressing and adjust sweetness, acidity, or seasoning as needed by adding more honey, lemon juice, or salt to suit your preference.
Transfer the dressing to a jar or bottle with a tight-fitting lid and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes to let the flavors meld together. Shake well before serving.
Drizzle over fresh greens, berries, or even grilled vegetables for a delightful, aromatic touch.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
588 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 57.1 g | 73% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.7 g | 43% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 708 mg | 31% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 19.9 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.3 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.0 g | ||
| Protein | 0.3 g | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 8 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 0.6 mg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 52 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.
