Description
Elevate your salads and dishes with this delightful Honey Lemon Vinaigrette Salad Dressing Recipe. This zesty dressing combines the bright flavors of fresh lemon juice with the sweetness of honey, creating a perfect balance that complements any salad or roasted vegetable dish. Made in just minutes with simple pantry ingredients, this homemade vinaigrette is a healthier alternative to store-bought options. Whether you’re hosting a gathering or preparing a quick weeknight meal, this versatile dressing adds a refreshing twist that everyone will love. Enjoy the satisfaction of crafting your own delicious dressing, free from artificial additives!
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.
- Alternatively, in a mixing bowl, whisk together all ingredients except olive oil. Gradually drizzle in olive oil while whisking until fully combined.
- Chill the vinaigrette in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes to enhance flavors.
- Serve over salads or use as a marinade.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Salad Dressing
- Method: Blending/Whisking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 tablespoons (60g)
- Calories: 224
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 154mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 21g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg