Description
Zesty honey lemon vinaigrette brings Mediterranean sunshine to simple salads with its bright, tangy charm. Fresh ingredients blend seamlessly, creating a light dressing that elevates greens and makes you crave another delicious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients:
- 4 ounces (120 milliliters) olive oil
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) honey
Flavor Enhancers:
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) Dijon mustard
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
Seasoning:
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- In a glass jar or sealed container, combine all liquid and dry ingredients – olive oil, lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and freshly ground black pepper.
- Secure the lid tightly and shake vigorously for 15-20 seconds until the mixture transforms into a smooth, well-integrated vinaigrette.
- Allow the dressing to rest at room temperature for 10 minutes, enabling the flavors to meld and develop a more complex taste profile.
- Give the container another quick shake just before serving to re-emulsify any separated ingredients.
- Refrigerate any remaining dressing for up to one week, allowing it to come to room temperature and reshaking before each use to restore its creamy consistency.
- Pour generously over mixed greens, roasted vegetables, or use as a zesty marinade for grilled proteins, ensuring each bite is infused with bright, tangy flavors.
Notes
- Choose fresh, high-quality ingredients for the most vibrant flavor profile.
- Adjust honey quantity for desired sweetness level, using raw honey for deeper taste complexity.
- Mince garlic finely or use a garlic press to distribute flavor evenly throughout the dressing.
- Store in an airtight glass container in the refrigerator for up to one week, allowing flavors to meld and develop.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Shaking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 240 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 290 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 0.2 g
- Protein: 0.2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg