Honey Lemon Salad Dressing

Honey Lemon Salad Dressing

Sometimes it's best to keep things simple, and this homemade salad dressing is the perfect example of how delicious doesn't have to mean complicated. With just a handful of staple ingredients like extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, and a touch of honey, this dressing effortlessly elevates green salads, grain bowls, or even grilled chicken.

Author: Balancing Bowls

Meal Type: Milk Free

Cuisine: Other

Difficulty: EASY

Prep. Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time:

Total Time: 5 minutes

Servings: 4 Servings

Calories: 40 kcal per serving

Ingredients

  • ½ cup - extra virgin olive oil
  • 6 tablespoons - fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp - Dijon mustard
  • 1 - lemon
  • 2 tablespoons - honey
  • 1 tsp - salt
  • ¼ tsp - red pepper flakes
  • ¼ tsp - fresh thyme

Instructions

  1. 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.
  2. 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.

Nutrition

Energy: 40 kcal | Total Fat: 0 g | Saturated: 4 g | Trans: 0 g | Unsaturated: 0 g | Cholesterol: 0 mg | Total Carbs: 11 g | Fiber: 0 g | Sugars: 9 g | Proteins: 0 g | Sodium: 626 mg | Polyunsaturated: 3 g | Monounsaturated: 19 g

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