Lemon Dijon Dressing (Printable)
Vibrant lemon Dijon blend adds zest and creaminess to salads, bowls, and roasted vegetables.
# What You'll Need:
→ Acid Base
01 - 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
→ Flavor Enhancers
02 - 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
03 - 1 teaspoon honey or pure maple syrup
04 - 1 small garlic clove, finely minced or grated
05 - 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
06 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
→ Oil
07 - 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
# How-To Steps:
01 - In a medium bowl or jar with lid, whisk together lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey or maple syrup, garlic, salt, and pepper until thoroughly blended.
02 - Slowly drizzle olive oil into mixture while whisking continuously. Alternatively, add oil to jar, seal tightly, and shake vigorously until fully emulsified and creamy.
03 - Taste dressing and adjust seasoning as desired. Add more honey for sweetness, extra lemon juice for acidity, or additional salt to taste.
04 - Use immediately on salads, grain bowls, or roasted vegetables. Refrigerate in airtight container up to 1 week. Shake or stir well before each use.
# Expert Suggestions:
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- It comes together in literally five minutes with pantry staples you probably already have
- The homemade version tastes miles better than anything from a bottle and costs a fraction of the price
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- The dressing will separate naturally in the refrigerator since we are not using any processed emulsifiers
- Letting it sit at room temperature for 10 minutes and giving it a vigorous shake brings it right back to life
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- Room temperature ingredients emulsify more easily than cold ones straight from the refrigerator
- A small immersion blender creates the silkiest, most restaurant style texture if you want to get fancy