Honey Lemon Vinaigrette (Print)

A bright, tangy-sweet dressing perfect for salads and marinades, ready in 5 minutes.

# What You Need:

→ Main Ingredients

01 - 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
02 - 2 tablespoons honey
03 - 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
04 - 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
05 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

→ Oils

06 - 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil

# How To Make It:

01 - In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until well combined.
02 - Slowly drizzle in the olive oil while whisking constantly, until the vinaigrette is emulsified and smooth.
03 - Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt, pepper, or honey as desired.
04 - Use immediately or store in a sealed jar in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Shake or whisk before each use.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The balance of tang and sweet makes even humble greens taste restaurant-worthy
  • It comes together in five minutes but keeps for a week, making weeknight salads infinitely more exciting
02 -
  • The dressing will solidify slightly when chilled, so let it sit at room temperature for 10 minutes and shake well before using
  • If the oil and acid separate after refrigeration, a quick whisk brings it back together instantly
03 -
  • If your honey has crystallized, warm the jar in a bowl of hot water for 5 minutes before measuring
  • Make a double batch and pour half into a pretty jar as an instant thoughtful gift

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