The Ultimate Salad Game-Changer – Sweet, Tangy & Irresistible!
Why You’ll Be Obsessed
✔ Ready in 2 minutes – Faster than opening a store-bought bottle!
✔ Perfect balance – Sweet honey + zesty lemon + punchy mustard.
✔ Goes on EVERYTHING – Salads, roasted veggies, grilled meats & more.
Ingredients (Makes ¾ cup)
- ¼ cup fresh lemon juice (1-2 lemons)
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 small garlic clove, minced
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
(Optional add-ins: 1 tsp lemon zest, 1 tbsp minced shallots, pinch of red pepper flakes)
Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Whisk the Base
- In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, Dijon, honey, garlic, salt, and pepper until smooth.
2. Emulsify the Oil
- Slowly drizzle in olive oil while whisking constantly until thickened and creamy.
3. Taste & Adjust
- Want it sweeter? Add more honey.
Need more zing? Add extra lemon.
Pro Tips
🍯 Honey swap: Use maple syrup for vegan version.
🔄 Shake it up: Add all ingredients to a jar and shake vigorously.
🌿 Herb boost: Stir in fresh thyme or dill.
10 Ways to Use This Vinaigrette
- Classic green salad with goat cheese & walnuts
- Drizzled over roasted Brussels sprouts
- Marinade for chicken or salmon
- Dip for crispy sweet potato fries
- Grain bowl base with quinoa & veggies
- Coleslaw dressing (thin with 1 tbsp water)
- Dunk for grilled shrimp skewers
- Drizzle over caprese salad
- Toss with warm potato salad
- Sandwich spread instead of mayo
Storage Tip
Keeps in fridge for 1 week – just shake before using!
Say goodbye to boring salads forever! 🥗💛
(Try our Creamy Avocado Lime Dressing next!)