Description
Elevate your salads with this zesty Honey Lemon Vinaigrette Salad Dressing Recipe! This quick and easy dressing combines the bright flavors of fresh lemon juice, tangy apple cider vinegar, and sweet honey, creating a perfect balance that enhances any dish. Ideal for drizzling over mixed greens, roasted vegetables, or even as a marinade for meats, this homemade dressing is a healthier alternative to store-bought options. In just 10 minutes, you can whip up this flavorful vinaigrette using pantry staples. Not only does it taste incredible, but it also allows you to control the ingredients for a fresher and healthier option. Enjoy the vibrant taste of homemade goodness in every bite!
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 (or to taste)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt (or 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 and fully emulsified. Alternatively, whisk the ingredients in a bowl while slowly drizzling in olive oil until well combined.
- Chill the dressing in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes before serving to enhance its flavor.
- Drizzle over your favorite salad or use as a marinade for meats.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Salad Dressing
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon (15g)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg