Lemon Herb Salad Dressing
Brighten up your salads with this zesty and flavorful Lemon Herb Salad Dressing, a homemade gem that's as easy as it is delicious! Made with extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, and a hint of Dijon mustard, this versatile dressing balances tangy, sweet, and herbaceous notes with a touch of honey or maple syrup and freshly chopped parsley and dill. Minced garlic adds a savory kick, while optional water allows you to customize the consistency. Perfectly emulsified in just 10 minutes, this salad dressing is ideal for leafy greens, roasted vegetables, or even as a marinade. Whisk it by hand or blend for a creamy texture, and enjoy its vibrant, homemade freshness all week long!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.5 cup Extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Honey or maple syrup
- 1 clove Fresh garlic, minced or grated
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon Fresh dill, finely chopped
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Optional: water
Instructions
In a small bowl or jar, combine the extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and honey (or maple syrup).
Add the minced garlic, chopped parsley, chopped dill, salt, and freshly ground black pepper.
Whisk or shake the mixture vigorously in the jar until well-emulsified and smooth. Alternatively, you can blend the mixture in a blender for a creamier consistency.
Taste the dressing and adjust the seasoning if needed. Add more lemon juice for tartness, honey for sweetness, or salt to enhance the flavor.
If a thinner consistency is desired, stir in 1 tablespoon of water at a time until the dressing reaches your preferred texture.
Store the dressing in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Shake well before each use.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1010 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 113.2 g | 145% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.0 g | 80% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1301 mg | 57% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 10.7 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.7 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.0 g | ||
| Protein | 0.7 g | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 29 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 0.8 mg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 139 mg | 3% | |
*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.
