Lemon Dijon Dressing Mix (Printable)
Bright, tangy mix of lemon, Dijon, and olive oil for salads and grains.
# What You'll Need:
→ Acid Base
01 - 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice, about 2 medium lemons
→ Flavor Enhancers
02 - 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
03 - 1 teaspoon honey or pure maple syrup
04 - 1 small garlic clove, finely minced
05 - 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
06 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
→ Oil
07 - 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
# Steps:
01 - In a medium bowl or jar with tight-fitting lid, whisk together lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey or maple syrup, minced garlic, sea salt, and black pepper until fully incorporated.
02 - Slowly drizzle olive oil into mixture while whisking constantly to create creamy emulsion. Alternatively, add oil to jar, seal tightly, and shake vigorously until thickened and smooth.
03 - Taste dressing and modify flavors as desired—add honey for sweetness, extra lemon juice for brightness, or additional salt to reach preferred balance.
04 - Use immediately or refrigerate in airtight container for up to 1 week. Shake or stir thoroughly before each use to recombine ingredients.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The emulsion comes together faster than you can pour yourself a glass of wine
- This single jar will transform sad fridge vegetables into something you actually crave
02 -
- This dressing will solidify slightly in the fridge because of the olive oil. Let it sit on the counter for ten minutes and shake vigorously before using.
- Double the salt if you are using this as a marinade, since some will wash off during cooking and wont season the food as effectively.
03 -
- Make a double batch and gift it in small jam jars with handwritten labels. People lose their minds over homemade dressing.
- If your emulsion breaks, whisk in a tiny drop of water and it will come back together immediately.