Lemon Dijon Salad Dressing
Elevate your salads with the bright, zesty flavors of this Lemon Dijon Salad Dressing—a quick and easy recipe that’s ready in just 5 minutes! Made with fresh lemon juice, velvety extra-virgin olive oil, tangy Dijon mustard, and a touch of honey for natural sweetness, this homemade dressing strikes the perfect balance of tart, savory, and subtly sweet. A finely minced garlic clove adds a bold aromatic kick, while a pinch of salt and black pepper rounds out the flavors beautifully. Whisked to creamy perfection, this versatile dressing is perfect for drizzling over leafy greens, grain bowls, or even roasted vegetables. Skip the store-bought bottle and enjoy the homemade taste of this fresh, healthy, and utterly delicious dressing!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.5 cup Extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 1 clove Garlic
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Peel and finely mince the garlic clove.
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the minced garlic, fresh lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and black pepper.
Slowly drizzle in the extra-virgin olive oil while whisking continuously to emulsify the mixture. Whisk until the dressing is smooth and slightly thickened.
Taste and adjust the seasoning, adding more salt or pepper if needed.
Transfer the dressing to a glass jar or bottle with a lid for easy storage. Shake well before using.
Drizzle over your favorite salad, grain bowl, or roasted vegetables, and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1106 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 121.2 g | 155% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.5 g | 82% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1414 mg | 61% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 10.1 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.4 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.9 g | ||
| Protein | 0.4 g | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 11 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 0.3 mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 69 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.
