Lemon Vinaigrette is my favorite simple salad dressing that goes with almost any salad. It’s fresh and vibrant and pairs well with so many things.
This recipe is simple to make. You can whip up your own batch of creamy lemon vinaigrette in just five minutes.
This homemade dressing is far more delicious than any store bought vinaigrette dressing. If you don’t believe me, try it and let me know what you decide!
Love homemade salad dressing? Green Goddess Salad Dressing, Sesame and Miso Dressing, Poppy Seed Dressing, Homemade Ranch, Thousand Island Dressing.
Ingredients in Lemon Vinaigrette Salad Dressing:
- Extra virgin olive oil
- Lemon juice
- Garlic clove
- Dijon mustard
- Honey
- Thyme (fresh or dried)
- White vinegar
- Salt and pepper
Directions to Make Salad Dressing:
I used a food processor to mix my ingredients beginning with the liquids and mixing in each ingredient as I combined. Alternatively, you can whisk your ingredients in a bowl.
Tips for Making:
- Feel free to make this ahead and store it. This dressing will keep in the fridge for up to two weeks.
- If you don’t have white vinegar on hand, add a little extra lemon juice instead.
- My favorite variation of this recipe is adding chopped cilantro and mint for an ultra flavorful version.
Serving Suggestions/Goes Great With:
My favorite way to eat this dressing is with a simple salad and a protein like chicken or salmon. Try adding our air fryer salmon to a salad.
- Try it with a kale salad.
- Add it to our salad jars.
- Use it to make a pasta salad.
FAQ:
Frequently Asked Questions
How long can you refrigerate this dressing?
Use this dressing within two weeks of making.
Can I substitute the honey in this dressing?
You can omit the honey if you like—it’s still very good without it. You can also substitute the honey for agave syrup.
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Ingredients
- ⅓ cup olive oil (extra virgin)
- ¼ cup lemon juice (fresh squeezed )
- 1 clove garlic (grated )
- 1 teaspoon mustard (dijon)
- ½ tablespoon honey
- ½ teaspoon thyme (fresh or dried )
- 1 teaspoon vinegar (white)
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- I used a food processor to mix my ingredients beginning with the liquids and mixing as I combined.
- Alternatively, you can whisk your ingredients in a bowl.
- Feel free to swap out herbs to customize it to your taste.
Notes
- Feel free to make this ahead and store it. This sauce will keep in the fridge for up to two weeks.
- If you don’t have white vinegar on hand, add a little extra lemon juice instead.
- My favorite variation of this recipe is adding chopped cilantro and mint for an ultra flavorful version.
Nutrition
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This post was so great. I used fresh peeled lemons to make mine in a food processor. Omg it was so delicious. And of course I saved extra.
Easy to make, light and full of flavor. I loved it!
Great find! Thanks, Elsie. I added a bit more vinegar and substituted monkfruit for the honey. It’s just what I wanted for our salad tonight.
Love this dressing! So light and delicious
My most-used dressing recipe!