Whole30 Honey Dijon Dressing
Elevate your salads, roasted vegetables, or grilled proteins with this creamy and tangy Whole30 Honey Dijon Dressing—an irresistible alternative to traditional dressings that's both wholesome and flavor-packed. Sweetened naturally with soaked dates instead of honey, this recipe is entirely compliant with Whole30 guidelines, making it perfect for clean-eating enthusiasts. The vibrant medley of Dijon mustard, zesty lemon juice, and apple cider vinegar is balanced with the richness of extra virgin olive oil, creating a smooth and luscious emulsion. Ready in just 10 minutes and bursting with bold, savory-sweet flavors, this dairy-free and refined sugar-free dressing will become an essential staple in your healthy kitchen. Perfect for meal prep, it stores beautifully for up to a week!
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Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 3 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
- 0.5 cup Extra virgin olive oil
- 2 large, pitted Dates
- 1 clove Garlic
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Begin by soaking the pitted dates in warm water for about 5 minutes to soften them. This will make it easier to blend them smoothly into the dressing.
Step 2
After the dates have soaked, drain and discard the water. Place the softened dates into a blender or food processor.
Step 3
Add the Dijon mustard, lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, and garlic clove to the blender.
Step 4
Blend on high speed until the mixture is smooth and the dates are fully incorporated.
Step 5
With the blender running on low speed, slowly drizzle in the extra virgin olive oil. This should create a creamy emulsion as the dressing starts to thicken.
Step 6
Once the oil is fully incorporated, add the salt and black pepper to the blender. Blend again for a few seconds to combine.
Step 7
Taste your dressing and adjust the seasoning as needed with more salt or lemon juice for brightness.
Step 8
Transfer the dressing to a jar or airtight container. It can be stored in the refrigerator for up to one week. Shake well before each use as some separation may occur.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (266.4g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1128.6 |
| Total Fat 121.2g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 16.0g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2218.1mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 19.6g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 2.0g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 14.0g | |
| Protein 0.9g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 20.5mg | 0% |
| Iron 0.5mg | 0% |
| Potassium 218.6mg | 0% |
Source of Calories