Name: Zesty Lemon Herb Salad Dressing
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 1 Cup
Cuisine: Other
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons lemon juice; Zest of one lemon; 0.25 cup finely chopped fresh herbs; 1.5 teaspoons Dijon mustard; 1.5 teaspoons honey; 0.5 tsp salt; 0.333 cup extra-virgin olive oil; black pepper

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Zesty Lemon Herb Salad Dressing

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Ingredients

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Zesty Lemon Herb Salad Dressing

3 tablespoons lemon juicefreshly squeezed

Zest of one lemonoptional

¼ cup finely chopped fresh herbsparsley, rosemary, oregano

1 ½ teaspoons Dijon mustard

1 ½ teaspoons honey

½ tsp salt

⅓ cup extra-virgin olive oil

black pepperto taste

Instructions

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Instructions

In a blender, mini food processor, or using an immersion blender, combine 40 ml (3 tablespoons) lemon juice, lemon zest if using, ¼ cup chopped fresh herbs (try parsley, rosemary, oregano), 1 ½ teaspoons Dijon mustard, 1 ½ teaspoons honey, and ½ teaspoon salt.

Slowly add ⅓ cup (80 ml) extra-virgin olive oil and blend until the dressing is smooth and emulsified.

Season with freshly ground black pepper to taste.

Storage: Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week. Shake well before using.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Emulsify for Creamier Texture 🥄
Whisk the Dijon mustard and honey together first before slowly drizzling in the olive oil while continuously whisking to create a stable emulsion that coats greens better than a separated dressing.
Zest Before Juicing 🍋
Always zest the lemon before cutting it in half to juice, as it's much easier to zest a whole lemon and captures more aromatic oils for maximum brightness.
Bruise Herbs for Deeper Flavor 🌿
Lightly bruise fresh herbs with the back of your knife or between your palms before chopping to release essential oils and intensify their herbaceous notes in the dressing.
Balance Acidity with Proper Ratios ⚖️
Use a 3:1 ratio of olive oil to lemon juice as your base, then adjust with honey to achieve perfect acidity balance—too much lemon will overpower the herbs, too little won't brighten the dressing.
Let It Rest Before Serving 💫
Allow the dressing to sit for 15-20 minutes before serving to let the flavors meld and the herbs fully infuse into the oil, creating a more cohesive and flavorful final product.