Description
This Honey Lemon Vinaigrette Salad Dressing offers a delightful balance of sweetness and tanginess, with a smooth, creamy texture that coats your greens perfectly. The bright lemon flavor dances on your palate, while the honey adds a rich, natural sweetness that elevates any salad.
Ingredients
Scale
- Liquid Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
- Sweetener:
- 2 tablespoons honey
- Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
- Slowly drizzle in the olive oil while continuously whisking to emulsify the dressing until it becomes creamy and smooth.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more salt or honey to suit your preference.
- Transfer the dressing to a jar with a tight-fitting lid and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Notes
- This dressing can be made up to a week in advance and stored in the refrigerator.
- Shake well before using, as separation may occur.
- For a vegan option, substitute honey with maple syrup.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dressings
- Method: Whisking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 3 grams
- Sodium: 150 milligrams
- Fat: 14 grams
- Saturated Fat: 2 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 4 grams
- Fiber: 0 grams
- Protein: 0 grams
- Cholesterol: 0 milligrams
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