Easy Honey Lemon Vinaigrette with Dijon
This bright and Easy Honey Lemon Vinaigrette with Dijon mustard is the perfect accompaniment for any green salad. It is also delicious over steamed or roasted vegetables.
Every salad is better with a delicious salad dressing! My husband loves my salads; during the summer, we often have a salad instead of a hot meal in the evening. This dressing is an excellent accompaniment for spinach salads, arugula, and mixed greens. This would also be wonderful on a kale salad or chopped romaine. The sweetness of the honey and dijon balances the acidity of the lemon. No one flavor overpowers another.
Why We Love This Salad Dressing
- You probably have all the ingredients in your cupboard!
- It’s easy and takes less than 5 minutes to prepare.
- Homemade Vinaigrettes are always better than store-bought (in my opinion).
- You can whisk this recipe up or shake it in a jar. No blender is needed.
- It’s made with all-natural ingredients and has no refined sugar.
- It’s naturally gluten and dairy free!
6 Simple Ingredients for Honey Lemon Dijon Salad Dressing
- Olive Oil – Olive Oil is a healthy, Mediterranean Diet approved oil. You can also use Avocado oil.
- Fresh Lemons
- Honey
- Dijon Mustard – I used Grey Poupon
- Salt & Pepper
How to Make Vinaigrette
- Pour Olive Oil into a Bowl
- Squeeze Lemon and Add Juice
- Add Mustard and Honey
- Whisk until smooth and creamy.
- Add Cracked Black Pepper and Himalayan Sea Salt
If you prefer it a little sweeter, add a teaspoon of honey.
FAQ
The vinaigrette is thin enough to coat salad greens. Sauces are thicker.
Grey Poupon is a brand of Dijon Mustard which originated in France. –Wikipedia
I would recommend either a Dijon Mustard or a Honey Mustard, such as Sierra Nevada Pale Ale Honey Mustard.
Yes!~ Agave works perfectly in this recipe. The recipe would then be Vegan. You could also use Maple Syrup.
I often replace lemon with white wine vinegar. It has that bright acidity.
Steam your greens until fork tender and drain. Add a few tablespoons of this Vinaigrette. Heaven!
If you use Orange, this would be a delicious Orange Honey Vinaigrette! A little sweeter but delicious.
Storage
I always recommend storing Vinaigrettes in the refrigerator in a covered airtight container. You can give it a little whisk before serving! This is a nice vinaigrette to have on hand for vegetables or any green.
PrintEasy Honey Lemon Vinaigrette Recipe with Dijon
This bright honey lemon dijon vinaigrette is the perfect accompaniment for any green salad! Also delicious over steamed veggies.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 Minutes
- Total Time: 5 Minutes
- Yield: 1/3 Cup 1x
- Category: Salad Recipes
- Method: Stir
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
1/3 Cup Olive Oil
1 Tablespoon Dijon Mustard
1 Tablespoon Honey
Juice of 1/2 Lemon
1/4 Teaspoon Sea Salt
6–7 Turns of Fresh Cracked Black Pepper
Instructions
Add Olive Oil to a medium bowl.
Add Lemon Juice, Mustard, and Honey. Whisk until smooth and creamy.
Add salt and pepper.
Notes
Store in a covered container in the refrigerator. Whisk before re-serving. This is a great recipe to double so you have extra ready to go!
Here is another salad you might like from the Delectable Food Life blog:
Grilled Corn Salad with Lime Vinaigrette – bright lime, tomatoes, and roasted corn make a perfect summer side dish!
