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Honey Lemon Vinaigrette Dressing

This quick and easy Honey Lemon Vinaigrette Dressing combines sweet honey and tangy lemon to elevate salads, grilled vegetables, or as a marinade for chicken and fish.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Condiment, Dressing
Cuisine: American, Mediterranean
Calories: 100
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Base Ingredients
  • 1/4 cup honey Use a good quality honey for best flavor.
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice Freshly squeezed for optimal taste.
  • 1/2 cup olive oil Use high-quality olive oil.
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard Adds flavor and helps with emulsification.
  • 1 clove garlic, minced Add more or less based on preference.
Seasoning and Optional Ingredients
  • Salt to taste Salt Season to bring out the flavors.
  • Pepper to taste Pepper Freshly ground black pepper recommended.
  • 1 tablespoon fresh herbs (optional, such as thyme or basil) Adds freshness and flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest (optional) Enhances the lemon flavor.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a medium bowl, combine the honey, fresh lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and minced garlic. Whisk together until well mixed, about 1-2 minutes.
  2. Slowly drizzle in the olive oil while whisking continuously. Keep whisking until the mixture is fully emulsified and smooth, which should take around 2-3 minutes.
  3. Season your dressing with salt and pepper to taste.
  4. If you’re adding fresh herbs and lemon zest, stir them into the mixture now.
  5. Serve the Honey Lemon Vinaigrette immediately over your favorite salad or store it for later use.

Notes

For optimal freshness, store leftover dressing in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week. For freezing, use ice cube trays; it lasts about 2-3 months.