Description
Elevate your salads with this homemade lemon salad dressing, a zesty blend that transforms ordinary greens into vibrant culinary masterpieces. With just a few simple ingredients, you can whip up this tangy dressing in under five minutes, perfect for brightening any dish. Whether drizzled over leafy greens or roasted vegetables, its refreshing flavor will leave your taste buds dancing and your guests asking for the secret recipe.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
- 3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt (adjust to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper (adjust to taste)
- 1 clove garlic, minced (optional)
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients on your countertop.
- Squeeze the lemon halves to yield about 1/4 cup of fresh lemon juice, removing seeds.
- In a small bowl or jar, combine lemon juice with olive oil at a 1:3 ratio.
- Whisk or shake well until emulsified.
- Stir in honey, salt, and pepper to taste; adjust sweetness and seasoning as desired.
- For leftovers, store in an airtight container in the fridge; shake before use.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Salad Dressing
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 30g
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: For a creamier dressing, add one tablespoon of Greek yogurt. Experiment with flavor by adding fresh herbs like dill or parsley. Swap honey for maple syrup for a vegan option.