Lemon Dijon Vinaigrette

Name: Lemon Dijon Vinaigrette
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: About ¼ cup
Ingredients: 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice (or apple cider vinegar); 1 tsp Dijon mustard; 1 tsp raw honey (optional, for balance); 1 small garlic clove, minced (or ¼ tsp garlic powder); Pinch of sea salt and black pepper

A simple homemade lemon Dijon vinaigrette with olive oil, garlic and a touch of honey — a healthier swap for store-bought dressing.

About ¼ cup
Prep 5 min
Ready in 5 min

A small white pitcher of golden vinaigrette beside halved lemons on a wooden board

Making your own dressing is a much healthier option than buying from the store. Here's a tasty recipe!

— Kristen

Ingredients

3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice (or apple cider vinegar)
1 tsp Dijon mustard
1 tsp raw honey (optional, for balance)
1 small garlic clove, minced (or ¼ tsp garlic powder)
Pinch of sea salt and black pepper

Nutrition per serving

Calories: 100
Protein: 0 g

Serving: 1 tbsp. Estimated from USDA values for the ingredients listed, so your numbers will vary with the brands you use.

Instructions

Whisk all ingredients together in a small bowl or shake in a jar until emulsified.
Taste and adjust — add more lemon for brightness, more olive oil for richness, or a touch more honey if you like a mellow flavor.
Store in the fridge for up to 5 days. Shake before each use.