Honey Lemon Vinaigrette (Print Version)

Bright, tangy dressing combining fresh lemon juice with sweet honey and extra-virgin olive oil. Ideal for salads, vegetables, and marinades.

# What You Need:

→ 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 Steps:

01 - In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until well combined.
02 - Slowly drizzle in the olive oil while whisking constantly, until the vinaigrette is emulsified and smooth.
03 - Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt, pepper, or honey as desired.
04 - Use immediately or store in a sealed jar in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Shake or whisk before each use.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The honey balances lemons sharpness without making it taste like dessert
  • It comes together in less time than it takes to wash your salad greens
  • Keeps for a week so youre not stuck making dressing before every dinner
02 -
  • If your dressing separates after sitting in the fridge, it takes literally ten seconds to whisk it back together
  • The honey thickens in cold temperatures so let it sit out for five minutes if it feels too stiff
03 -
  • Grate in some lemon zest right before serving for an intense citrus perfume
  • Let the dressing sit for five minutes after making it so the flavors really marry

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