Easy Honey Lemon Vinaigrette That Transforms Your Salads

This Honey Lemon Vinaigrette recipe effortlessly transforms your salads into a vibrant medley of flavors.

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Prep Time 10

Total Time 10

Servings: 8 servings

Course: Condiment

Cuisine: American

Calories: 60

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Vinaigrette

¼ cup Fresh Lemon Juice Use fresh-squeezed juice for best flavor
1 teaspoon Fresh Lemon Zest Use a microplane for fine zesting
2 tablespoons Honey Can swap with maple syrup for a vegan alternative
1 tablespoon White Vinegar Can substitute with apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon Mustard Yellow mustard works in a pinch
½ cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil Light olive oil is a milder flavor
to taste Salt
to taste Pepper

Equipment

16 oz mason jar

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions for Honey Lemon Vinaigrette

Gather all the ingredients for your Honey Lemon Vinaigrette in a clean 16 oz mason jar.
Combine the fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, honey, white vinegar, and Dijon mustard into the mason jar.
Add extra virgin olive oil into the jar, then secure the lid tightly.
Shake the jar vigorously for about 1–2 minutes until well combined and creamy.
Taste the vinaigrette and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
If not using immediately, transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate for up to one week.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tablespoonCalories: 60kcalCarbohydrates: 7gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 0.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 15mgPotassium: 20mgSugar: 6gVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 1mg

Notes

This vinaigrette is a perfect blend for enhancing salads, marinating proteins, or using as a dip. Shake well before each use.

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