Description
This fresh lemon vinaigrette dressing is light, bright, and perfectly balanced with citrus, honey, and fragrant herbs. Ready in just 10 minutes, it’s a versatile homemade dressing that enhances salads, vegetables, grains, and grilled proteins.
Ingredients
- Juice of 1 fresh lemon (about 3 tablespoons)
- 1/4 cup white distilled vinegar or white wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 3/4 cup olive oil or blended oil
- 2 tablespoons thinly sliced fresh chives
- 1 tablespoon finely minced fresh thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt (or to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper (or to taste)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together lemon juice, vinegar, Dijon mustard, and honey until smooth.
- Slowly drizzle in the oil while whisking continuously to emulsify the dressing.
- Once thickened and smooth, stir in chives and thyme.
- Add sea salt and black pepper. Whisk again to combine.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve immediately or store in an airtight container.
Notes
- Drizzle oil slowly while whisking to create a stable emulsion.
- Fresh lemon juice provides the best flavor.
- Let refrigerated dressing sit at room temperature before serving if oil solidifies.
- Shake or whisk well before each use.
- Customize with different fresh herbs or sweeteners as desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dressing
- Method: Whisking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 165
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
