Lemon Dijon Tangy Dressing (Print)

Bright, tangy lemon Dijon blend with olive oil and honey for balanced freshness and creaminess.

# Ingredient list:

→ Acid and Base

01 - 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice, approximately 2 lemons
02 - 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard

→ Sweetener and Seasonings

03 - 1 teaspoon honey or pure maple syrup
04 - 1 small garlic clove, finely minced or grated
05 - 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
06 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

→ Oil

07 - 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil

# Directions:

01 - In a medium bowl or sealable jar, combine the lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey or maple syrup, minced garlic, sea salt, and black pepper. Whisk thoroughly until all ingredients are fully incorporated and the salt has dissolved.
02 - While whisking continuously, slowly drizzle the olive oil into the mixture in a thin stream. Alternatively, add the oil to the jar, seal tightly, and shake vigorously until the dressing becomes creamy and fully emulsified with a uniform consistency.
03 - Taste the dressing and modify the seasonings according to preference. Add additional honey or maple syrup for sweetness, extra lemon juice for acidity, or more salt and pepper as desired to achieve balanced flavor.
04 - Use the dressing immediately or transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate for up to one week. The oil may solidify when chilled; bring to room temperature and shake or stir well before each use to re-emulsify.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It comes together in under five minutes with ingredients you probably already have
  • The emulsification creates this velvety restaurant style texture that makes simple greens feel special
02 -
  • The dressing will look separated and weird right up until the emulsification happens, then suddenly it becomes creamy and gorgeous
  • Room temperature ingredients emulsify better than cold ones straight from the fridge
03 -
  • If youre making this in a jar, fill it only halfway to leave room for vigorous shaking
  • Adding a teaspoon of Greek yogurt transforms it into a creamy ranch style dressing

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