Lemon Dijon Dressing (Printable)

A vibrant, creamy blend of lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and olive oil for versatile flavor boosts.

# What You Need:

→ Main Ingredients

01 - 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
02 - 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
03 - 1 teaspoon honey or pure maple syrup (optional, for balance)
04 - 1 small garlic clove, finely minced or grated
05 - 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
06 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

→ Oils

07 - 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil

# How To Make It:

01 - In a medium bowl or a jar with a lid, whisk together the lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey (if using), garlic, salt, and pepper until well combined.
02 - Slowly drizzle in the olive oil while whisking continuously, or add the oil to the jar, seal, and shake vigorously, until the dressing is emulsified and creamy.
03 - Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Add more honey for sweetness, extra lemon for tang, or more salt to taste.
04 - Use immediately, or store in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Shake or stir well before using.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Takes literally five minutes and costs pennies compared to store bought versions
  • The mustard creates the most gorgeous creamy texture without any dairy
  • Keeps for a week in the fridge, so you always have homemade dressing ready
02 -
  • The dressing will solidify in the fridge because olive oil hardens when cold, so let it sit at room temperature for ten minutes before shaking
  • If your dressing separates on the counter, just whisk it again or give it another vigorous shake
  • A little goes a long way, so start light and toss your greens thoroughly before adding more
03 -
  • Grate the garlic on a microplane so it practically dissolves into the dressing
  • Let the dressing sit for at least 30 minutes before serving to let the flavors marry
  • If it is too acidic, add another teaspoon of oil rather than more sweetener

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