Description
This easy-to-make homemade Honey Lemon Vinaigrette is perfectly balanced between sweet and tangy, creating a vibrant dressing that elevates any salad. With simple pantry ingredients, it’s a versatile condiment for all your culinary needs.
Ingredients
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- ½ cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- ¼ cup Fresh Lemon Juice
- 2 tablespoons Honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon Mustard
- 1 small clove Garlic, minced (or ¼ tsp garlic powder)
- ½ teaspoon Salt (or to taste)
- ¼ teaspoon Freshly Ground Black Pepper (or to taste)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine the fresh lemon juice, honey, and Dijon mustard. Whisk until the honey is fully dissolved.
- Stir in the minced garlic, salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Whisk thoroughly.
- While continuously whisking vigorously, slowly drizzle in the extra virgin olive oil in a very thin, steady stream until the mixture is emulsified and thick.
- Taste the vinaigrette and adjust seasoning (add more honey for sweetness, lemon for tang, or additional salt/pepper) as needed.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 7-10 days. Re-whisk or shake well before each use.
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins