Name: Honey Lemon Salad Dressing
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 4 Servings
Cuisine: Other
Ingredients: 0.5 cup extra virgin olive oil; 6 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1 tbsp Dijon mustard; 1 lemon; 2 tablespoons honey; 1 tsp salt; 0.25 tsp red pepper flakes; 0.25 tsp fresh thyme

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Honey Lemon Salad Dressing

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Instructions

Add 6 tablespoons of fresh lemon juice, 1 tablespoon of Dijon mustard, the zest of 1 lemon, 2 tablespoons of honey, ½ cup of extra virgin olive oil, 1 teaspoon of salt, ¼ teaspoon of red pepper flakes, and ¼ teaspoon of fresh thyme to a mason jar. Secure the lid tightly and shake vigorously until the dressing is creamy and well combined.

Store your homemade honey lemon dressing in the mason jar in the refrigerator for up to one week. Just give it a quick shake before using, as the oil may separate over time.

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Room Temperature Emulsification 🌡️
Allow all ingredients to reach room temperature before whisking together, which helps the olive oil emulsify smoothly with the lemon juice and creates a creamier, more cohesive dressing.
Dijon Mustard as Emulsifier 🥄
Whisk the Dijon mustard with honey and lemon juice first to create an emulsifying base before slowly drizzling in the olive oil, preventing separation and achieving a silkier texture.
Fresh Thyme Infusion Timing ⏱️
Add fresh thyme leaves 15-20 minutes before serving to allow their essential oils to infuse into the dressing without the herb flavor becoming overpowering or wilted.
Zest for Concentrated Lemon Flavor 🍋
Include fresh lemon zest along with juice to capture the bright oils and prevent the dressing from tasting thin or one-dimensional.
Red Pepper Flakes Bloom Technique 🌶️
Toast the red pepper flakes in a dry pan for 30 seconds before adding them to release their essential oils and create deeper, more complex heat rather than raw, sharp spice.