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Lemon Dijon Dressing

Lemon Dijon Dressing

This simple lemon dijon dressing is my go-to salad dressing! A lemon vinaigrette with dijon mustard, garlic, honey, salt, and pepper.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Appetizer, Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine American, Italian
Servings 8 2 tablespoon servings
Calories 85 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lemons medium to large
  • ⅓ cup good quality olive oil see notes
  • 1 ½ teaspoon honey or alternative, adjust quantity to taste
  • 1 ½ tablespoon whole grain dijon mustard I use Grey Poupon Country Dijon
  • ½ tablespoon pressed garlic or very finely minced
  • ¼ teaspoon table salt add more to taste
  • ~⅛ teaspoon freshly grated black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Zest both lemons and set the zest aside.
    Lemon Dijon Dressing - Progress shot showing lemon being zested
  • Juice the lemons into a measuring cup. You should get about ½ cup of juice (per 1 batch). If you have much more than half a cup, set the extra aside.
    Lemon Dijon Dressing - Progress shot showing juiced lemons
  • Combine the half cup of lemon juice with the lemon zest and the rest of the ingredients. I like to do this in a small container that seals very well, so I can give it a good shake to mix.
    Lemon Dijon Dressing - Final shot showing completed lemon vinaigrette with lemons and olive oil in the background
  • Taste the dressing and add more of any ingredients to your liking. I often add a little more salt.
  • Store in an airtight container in the fridge until ready to use. Give the container another good shake before pouring.

Notes

Salad recipe:
My favorite way to serve this dressing for a gathering is 1 batch of dressing with:
  • 16 oz spring mix 
  • 5 oz baby arugula 
  • ~¼ cup salted, shelled sunflower seeds or pepitas
  • ~½ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese (optional, I often omit this, especially when serving with pizza)
This makes a huge salad, enough to serve 6-8 people as a side. I wait and toss everything together just before serving, in a giant oversized mixing bowl. I love a simple salad and this is my go-to recipe that friends frequently request for dinner parties. This is always on the table next to my homemade pizza! 
More notes:
Some good substitutes for honey include agave syrup, corn syrup, and date syrup. If you're preparing this dish for someone who is vegan, please keep in mind that most vegans do not eat honey, and a plant-based substitute should be used. 
The quality of the ingredients you use is especially important in this recipe! See the post section above the recipe for more details on what I use for best results. I think the olive oil and the dijon are the two most important components to splurge on here! 

Nutrition

Serving: 2 tbspCalories: 85kcal
Keyword Lemon Dijon Dressing, Lemon Dressing, Lemon Vinaigrette, Salad Dressing
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