You Must Make This Dressing
Transform your salads, grain bowls, and roasted vegetables with "You Must Make This Dressing," a vibrant and versatile recipe destined to become your go-to condiment. This quick and easy dressing comes together in just 10 minutes, blending extra-virgin olive oil, zesty lemon juice, Dijon mustard, a touch of honey, and a hint of garlic for a perfectly balanced flavor profile. For a creamy twist, a dollop of Greek yogurt takes it up a notch, while water can be added to achieve your ideal consistency. Whether you're drizzling it over fresh greens or using it as a marinade, this healthy homemade dressing is packed with flavor, free of preservatives, and endlessly customizable to suit your taste. Make a batch today and elevate every meal!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.5 cup Extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1.5 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 1 clove Garlic
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Greek yogurt (optional for creaminess)
- 1 tablespoon Water (to thin, if needed)
Instructions
Peel and finely mince the garlic clove or use a garlic press to make it into a paste-like consistency.
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Slowly drizzle in the olive oil while whisking continuously to create a smooth and emulsified dressing.
If you prefer a creamier dressing, whisk in the Greek yogurt until integrated. Adjust the consistency by adding water one teaspoon at a time until it reaches your desired thickness.
Taste and adjust seasoning as needed, adding more salt, pepper, or lemon juice if necessary.
Transfer the dressing to a jar or airtight container. Shake well before each use, as it may separate over time.
Store in the refrigerator and use within 1 week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1147 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 123.8 g | 159% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.5 g | 82% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1711 mg | 74% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 10.4 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.3 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.7 g | ||
| Protein | 2.2 g | 4% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 28 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 0.3 mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 85 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.
