This easy honey lemon salad dressing is a delicious vinaigrette that adds a touch of sweetness and tang to any salad. It takes only a few minutes to make with simple ingredients you most likely already have at home.
Yield½ cup
Servings4
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest , about a whole lemon's worth
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1½ teaspoons white wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil , more to taste
- 1 garlic clove , peeled
- Salt and black pepper , to taste
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon zest, lemon juice, vinegar, honey and olive oil until well combined. Or, place the ingredients in a jar, close the lid and shake vigorously.
- Smash the garlic clove against the counter with the palm of your hand and add it to the vinaigrette.
- Season with salt – I use about ½ teaspoon of fine sea salt – and freshly ground black pepper.
- Whisk to combine, then taste with a leaf of lettuce and adjust the salt and acid as needed. Or add more olive oil if it's too acidic or sweet.
- Let the salad dressing sit for at least 10 minutes before using. And, remove the garlic clove before serving.
Notes
- Refrigerate leftover honey lemon salad dressing for up to 3 days in an airtight container.
- The longer you let the garlic sit, the stronger the flavour gets. However, the acidity of the vinaigrette keeps the garlic from getting too pungent, so you can let it hang out in the dressing if you're making this salad dressing well ahead of serving.