Description
Elevate your salads with this vibrant Honey Lemon Vinaigrette Salad Dressing Recipe. Bursting with bright, tangy notes from fresh lemon juice and a touch of sweetness from honey, this dressing is incredibly versatile for any meal. It’s quick to whip up, using simple pantry ingredients, making it a perfect choice for busy weeknights or elegant dinner parties. Use it to dress fresh greens, marinate chicken, or drizzle over roasted vegetables for an extra flavor boost. With just minutes of preparation, you can enjoy a homemade dressing that surpasses store-bought options in taste and health.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ounces olive oil (about ½ cup)
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice (juice of 1 lemon)
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons honey (adjust to taste)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt (to taste)
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- In a food processor or blender, combine olive oil, lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, minced garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth.
- For a hand-mixed version, whisk the ingredients together in a bowl and slowly drizzle in olive oil until emulsified.
- Chill the dressing in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes before serving to enhance flavors.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Category: Salad Dressing
- Method: Blending/Whisking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon (15g)
- Calories: 102
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg