Sensational Salad Dressing
Elevate your salads to new heights with this Sensational Salad Dressing, a luscious blend of zesty and creamy flavors that will have you ditching store-bought dressings for good. Featuring a harmonious mix of extra-virgin olive oil, freshly squeezed lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, and a touch of Greek yogurt, this dressing achieves the perfect balance of tangy sweetness and velvety richness. Fresh herbs like parsley and dill pair beautifully with minced garlic for a vibrant, herbaceous finish. Ready in just 10 minutes, it’s not only a quick and versatile option but also a healthier alternative. Perfect for drizzling over leafy greens, roasted veggies, or grains, this dressing even doubles as a marinade or a creamy dip. Make your salads shine with this irresistible homemade staple!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.5 cup Extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons Freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1.5 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1.5 teaspoons Honey
- 1 clove Garlic clove (minced)
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper (freshly ground)
- 1 tablespoon Fresh parsley (finely chopped)
- 1 tablespoon Fresh dill (finely chopped)
- 2 tablespoons Greek yogurt
Instructions
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and honey until well combined.
Add the minced garlic, salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Whisk again to incorporate all the flavors.
Stir in the Greek yogurt, ensuring the mixture is smooth and creamy.
Fold in the finely chopped parsley and dill for a fresh, herby kick.
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed, adding more salt, pepper, or lemon juice to your preference.
Transfer the dressing to a jar or airtight container. Shake vigorously before serving to ensure ingredients are emulsified.
Drizzle over your favorite salad greens, grains, or roasted vegetables. This dressing can also double as a marinade for proteins or a dip for crudités.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1137 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 120.9 g | 155% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.5 g | 82% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1371 mg | 60% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 15.3 g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.6 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 10.6 g | ||
| Protein | 2.8 g | 6% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 48 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 0.7 mg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 155 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.
