Honey Lemon Vinaigrette (Printable)

Bright, tangy-sweet dressing perfect for salads and marinades. Ready in 5 minutes.

# Ingredient List:

→ Main Ingredients

01 - 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
02 - 2 tablespoons honey
03 - 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
04 - 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
05 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

→ Oils

06 - 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil

# How to Make:

01 - Whisk together lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper in a small bowl or jar until fully blended.
02 - Drizzle olive oil slowly while whisking continuously until mixture becomes smooth and emulsified.
03 - Sample dressing and adjust salt, pepper, or honey according to preference.
04 - Use immediately or refrigerate in sealed container up to 1 week. Shake or whisk before using.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It comes together in under five minutes but tastes like something from a fancy restaurant
  • The honey balances the lemon just right so nothing is too sharp or too sweet
02 -
  • The vinaigrette will solidify slightly in the fridge because of the olive oil, but it quickly returns to liquid at room temperature
  • Adding your oil very slowly is the difference between a cohesive dressing and one that separates immediately
03 -
  • Warm your honey slightly in the microwave for ten seconds if it is too thick to measure easily
  • Add the vinaigrette to your salad greens right before serving, as the acid will make delicate greens wilt if they sit too long

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