Lemon Vinaigrette Recipe: The 5-Minute Dressing That Changes Everything
A bright, versatile homemade dressing made with fresh lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, Dijon mustard, garlic, and honey. Perfect for salads, marinades, and roasted vegetables. Ready in 5 minutes!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: About 3/4 cup (12 tablespoons)
- Category: Condiments, Salad Dressing, Sauce
- Method: Whisked, Emulsified
- Cuisine: Mediterranean, French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice (2-3 lemons)
- 2/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tsp honey
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
Jar Method:
- Add lemon juice, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, honey, salt, and pepper to jar
- Shake to combine (10 seconds)
- Add olive oil
- Shake vigorously 30-45 seconds until emulsified
- Taste and adjust seasonings
- Use immediately or refrigerate
Whisk Method:
- Whisk lemon juice, mustard, garlic, honey, salt, pepper in bowl
- While whisking constantly, slowly drizzle in olive oil
- Continue whisking until emulsified (2-3 minutes)
- Taste and adjust
- Transfer to jar for storage
Notes
- Always use fresh lemon juice, never bottled
- Dressing will separate in fridge—shake before using
- Adjust lemon/oil ratio to taste preference
- Add fresh herbs for variations
- Can substitute maple syrup for honey (vegan)
Find it online: https://recipya.com/lemon-vinaigrette-recipe-easy-homemade/