Lemon Balm Vinaigrette
Brighten up your salads and roasted vegetables with this vibrant Lemon Balm Vinaigrette, a quick and easy dressing bursting with fresh, herbaceous flavor. Featuring finely chopped lemon balm leaves—a fragrant herb with citrusy notes—this recipe is perfectly balanced with extra-virgin olive oil, zesty fresh lemon juice, a touch of honey or maple syrup, and a hint of Dijon mustard. Minced garlic adds depth, while sea salt and freshly ground black pepper elevate the overall taste. Ready in just 10 minutes, this homemade vinaigrette is not only versatile but also ideal for adding a refreshing twist to your dishes. Make it once, and you’ll want to drizzle it on everything! Great for meal prep, it stays fresh in the fridge for up to a week—just give it a shake before serving.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons lemon balm leaves, finely chopped
- 0.5 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.25 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
Wash and gently pat dry the lemon balm leaves before finely chopping them.
In a small bowl or a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the lemon balm, olive oil, lemon juice, honey (or maple syrup), Dijon mustard, minced garlic, sea salt, and black pepper.
Whisk all the ingredients together until emulsified, or if using a jar, secure the lid tightly and shake vigorously until well combined.
Taste the vinaigrette and adjust seasoning, adding more salt or lemon juice to suit your preferences.
Use immediately or store in the refrigerator for up to one week. Shake well before each use.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1101 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 120.2 g | 154% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.5 g | 82% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1284 mg | 56% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 11.0 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.0 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.9 g | ||
| Protein | 0.8 g | 2% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 29 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 1.3 mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 110 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.
