Lemon Dijon Tangy Dressing (Printable)
A vibrant, tangy lemon Dijon blend adding creaminess and zest to salads, bowls, and roasted vegetables.
# What You Need:
→ Wet Ingredients
01 - 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
02 - 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
→ Flavor Base
03 - 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
04 - 1 teaspoon honey or pure maple syrup
05 - 1 small garlic clove, finely minced
→ Seasonings
06 - 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
07 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
# How To Make It:
01 - Whisk together lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey or maple syrup, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper in a medium bowl or jar until thoroughly blended.
02 - Slowly drizzle olive oil into the mixture while whisking continuously, or seal the jar and shake vigorously until the dressing reaches a smooth, creamy consistency.
03 - Taste the dressing and modify flavors as desired: add more honey for sweetness, extra lemon juice for brightness, or additional salt to balance the flavors.
04 - Use immediately on salads, grain bowls, or roasted vegetables. Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 1 week, shaking well before each use.
# Expert Suggestions:
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- It comes together in literally five minutes with ingredients you probably already have
- The emulsification trick creates that luxurious restaurant style texture without any cream or dairy
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- The dressing will look broken and separated in the fridge but comes right back together with a good shake
- Room temperature ingredients emulsify much better than cold ones straight from the fridge
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- Invest in a microplane for the garlic it makes such a difference in texture
- Make the dressing directly in the serving jar and eliminate all dishes