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)

Herb Hierarchy 🌿
Use a mix of soft herbs like basil, parsley, and chives for maximum flavor complexity and brightness in your dressing.
Emulsion Mastery 🥄
Whisk the dressing ingredients slowly and consistently to create a stable emulsion that won't separate quickly.
Lemon Zest Secret 🍋
Zest the lemon before juicing to capture the most intense citrus oils and maximize flavor concentration.
Honey Hack 🍯
Warm the honey slightly before mixing to help it incorporate more smoothly and evenly into the dressing.
Storage Solution 🧊
Store the dressing in an airtight glass jar and shake well before each use to re-emulsify the ingredients.