Quick That Girl’s 5-Minute Lemon Vinaigrette Dressing
A bright, zesty lemon vinaigrette dressing ready in just 5 minutes, perfect for freshening up salads with simple pantry staples.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: About 4 servings (2 tablespoons per serving) 1x
- Category: Salad Dressing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (about 30 ml)
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil (60 ml)
- 1 teaspoon honey (5 ml)
- 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard (2.5 ml)
- 1 small garlic clove, minced (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt (1.5 grams)
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Roll 1–2 lemons on the countertop to loosen the juice, then cut in half and squeeze out about 2 tablespoons (30 ml) of fresh lemon juice, removing seeds.
- In a small bowl or jar, combine the lemon juice, 1/4 cup (60 ml) extra virgin olive oil, 1 teaspoon (5 ml) honey, and 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) Dijon mustard.
- Mince a small garlic clove finely (about 30 seconds) and add it to the mixture.
- Add 1/4 teaspoon (1.5 grams) salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
- Whisk or shake vigorously in a jar until fully emulsified, about 30 seconds.
- Taste and adjust sweetness or thickness by adding more honey or a splash of water/olive oil if needed.
- Optional: Let the dressing sit for 5–10 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
Notes
Use freshly squeezed lemon juice for best flavor. Shake vigorously to emulsify. Store in refrigerator up to 3 days and shake before use. Garlic is optional and can be omitted for a milder flavor. Variations include adding fresh herbs, red pepper flakes, or substituting honey with maple syrup or agave nectar for vegan option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons (30 ml
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1.5
- Sodium: 120
- Fat: 14
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Carbohydrates: 2
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