Lemon Dijon Vibrant Dressing (Printable)
Tangy lemon and Dijon blend with olive oil for a fresh, creamy salad and marinade touch.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Base Ingredients
01 - 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
02 - 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
03 - 1 teaspoon honey or pure maple syrup
04 - 1 small garlic clove, finely minced or grated
05 - 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
06 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
→ Oil
07 - 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
# How-To Steps:
01 - In a medium bowl or jar with lid, whisk together lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey (if using), garlic, salt, and pepper until thoroughly combined.
02 - Slowly drizzle olive oil while whisking continuously, or add oil to jar, seal tightly, and shake vigorously until dressing is emulsified and creamy.
03 - Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Add more honey for sweetness, extra lemon for tang, or additional salt to taste.
04 - Use immediately, or store in refrigerator up to 1 week. Shake or stir well before each use.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The emulsion creates this silky restaurant quality texture that makes simple greens feel luxurious
- It keeps beautifully in the fridge so you can make a batch Sunday and use it all week
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- The dressing will thicken in the refrigerator but returns to its silky consistency at room temperature
- Letting the dressing sit for 15 minutes before using allows the garlic flavor to mellow and blend beautifully
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- Use a wide mouth mason jar for both making and storing this dressing
- If the dressing separates, simply shake it vigorously or give it a quick whisk