Honey and Lemon Salad Dressing

Brighten up your salads with this quick and delicious Honey and Lemon Salad Dressing! This zesty dressing combines the tangy freshness of freshly squeezed lemon juice, the natural sweetness of honey, and the smooth richness of extra virgin olive oil, all tied together with a subtle kick of Dijon mustard and aromatic minced garlic. Ready in just 5 minutes, this homemade vinaigrette is perfect for drizzling over crisp greens, grain bowls, or roasted vegetables. Easily adjustable to your taste, you can make it sweeter, tangier, or lighter with a splash of water for thinning. Simple, wholesome, and packed with vibrant flavor, this dressing is a must-try staple that will elevate any meal.

Nutriscore Rating: 37/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:5 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon Honey
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 clove Garlic
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon Water (optional, for thinning)

Directions

Step 1

Peel and finely mince the garlic clove, or use a garlic press to create a smooth paste.

Step 2

In a small bowl or jar, combine the extra virgin olive oil, freshly squeezed lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper.

Step 3

Whisk everything together briskly until the mixture is emulsified and well combined. Alternatively, if using a jar, secure the lid tightly and shake vigorously for 30–60 seconds.

Step 4

Taste the dressing and adjust seasonings if needed (e.g., add more honey for sweetness, lemon juice for tanginess, or salt to enhance flavor).

Step 5

If the dressing is too thick for your preference, stir in 1 teaspoon of water at a time until you achieve the desired consistency.

Step 6

Use immediately or transfer to an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(111.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	446.3

Total Fat 43.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 6.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 707.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 20.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 0.3g	0%
Total Sugars 18.0g
Protein 0.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 10.7mg	0%
Iron 0.3mg	0%
Potassium 61.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 82.1%

Protein: 0.4%

Carbs: 17.4%