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    A Full Living » Blog » Sauces, Dressings, and Condiments

    Published: May 4, 2022 · Modified: Aug 7, 2022 by Briana · This post may contain affiliate links.

    Honey Lemon Vinaigrette Salad Dressing

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    honey lemon vinaigrette

    Looking for a delicious Honey Lemon Vinaigrette Recipe? This homemade dressing is perfect for all of your favorite salad recipes. It's simple to make, with so much flavor, and a great way to dress up a simple green salad. Made with staple ingredients, and ready in no time!

    jar full of honey lemon vinaigrette salad dressing, with fresh lemon and honey in the background, along with a simple green salad and a spoonful of dressing falling off into the jar.

    Please note: This recipe was originally published in April of 2018, but it has been rephotographed and updated in May 2022. We hope you enjoy it!

    Does it get better than homemade salad dressings? In our opinion, making your own salad dressing is one of the simple ways of taking your salad to the next level.

    Green salads are no longer boring with delicious homemade vinaigrette dressing! You only need a few minutes and ingredients to make this simple recipe.

    Try this easy lemon vinaigrette on this simple arugula spinach salad, strawberry goat cheese salad, this steak salad, or even on this keto shrimp salad. The options are endless!

    Jump to:
    • ❤️Why we love this recipe
    • 🍯Ingredients
    • ✏️Ingredient notes
    • 📖Instructions ​
    • 🍋Other uses for this dressing
    • 💭Frequently asked questions
    • 🛒Shop this recipe
    • 🥗More salad dressings to try
    • 🥣Storage
    • 🌟Leave a review!
    • 📖 Recipe
    • 💬 Community

    ❤️Why we love this recipe

    • Made with simple ingredients - You most likely have everything you need for this lemon vinaigrette dressing at home already. Anything you don't already have can be picked up at any grocery store!
    • Quick and easy - This dressing is ready in under 15 minutes, and that's including the prep time!
    • Super-versatile - The options are endless with this recipe. Use it on nearly any salad you can think of for a great pop of flavor. Make perfect spring and summer salads, or everyday salads any time of the year.
    • No special equipment needed - While our preferred method for making this dressing quick and easy is in a food processor or high powered blender, it can also be made by hand with a whisk, or shaken up in mason jars!
    • Healthier option - This recipe is refined sugar free, since it's sweetened with just a little bit of honey. It's naturally gluten free, low carb, and dairy free. To make it vegan, you could swap the honey for your favorite substitute.

    🍯Ingredients

    Below are the ingredients used in this recipe. We will provide ideas for substitutions further on in the post. You can find nutritional information and full quantities in the recipe card.

    honey lemon vinaigrette dressing ingredients including dijon mustard, salt, pepper, oregano, olive oil. vinegar, lemon, garlic and honey.

    ✏️Ingredient notes

    • Fresh garlic - Mince up some garlic to bring the flavor of this dressing to the next level. You could substitute for garlic powder if you prefer.
    • Apple cider vinegar - You could also substitute for some red wine vinegar.
    • Dijon mustard - Adds a nice zing flavor to the dressing.
    • Honey or honey substitute - Honey is what we use to make this dressing, and it adds such a lovely flavor and natural sweetness.
    • Kosher salt & black pepper- Pretty standard seasoning wise, add to taste.
    • Dried oregano - You could also add in some other herbs like dried thyme, basil, rosemary, or really whatever you like. Oregano is perfect and versatile for us, so it suits a lot of different salads.
    • Extra virgin olive oil - Use something high quality here. Again, this is the base of your dressing and will add a lot of flavor.
    • Fresh lemons - Fresh lemon juice is obviously the base flavor of this dressing. Feel free to add in lemon zest, too!

    📖Instructions ​

    Add olive oil and apple cider vinegar to a food processor.

    pouring olive oil into a food processor
    pouring apple cider vinegar into a food processor with olive oil

    Now add the oregano, black pepper, salt, dijon mustard, honey, garlic, and lemon juice.

    food processor with olive oil, vinegar, and seasonings.
    food processor with olive oil, vinegar, seasonings, garlic, dijon mustard, and honey.
    hand squeezing a lemon into a food processor to make a honey lemon dressing.

    Food process until smooth, and chill in the fridge before time to use to allow the flavors to combine.

    honey lemon vinaigrette in a food processor.

    Serve and enjoy! Try it with this cabbage carrot & herb salad, or a simple spinach arugula salad (coming soon).

    spoonful of honey lemon vinaigrette dressing on top of a simple arugula and spinach salad, with a side of salmon.

    🍋Other uses for this dressing

    • To dress a pasta salad.
    • As a quick marinade for fish or chicken.
    • Use it on proteins in the slow cooker to season it.
    • Cook it with proteins on the stovetop for extra flavor!

    💭Frequently asked questions

    Can I make this dressing with a whisk or mason jar?

    Yes, you can definitely make this dressing with a whisk or in a mason jar, but you will just need a bit more elbow grease. A dressing made with this method will probably separate in the fridge, and you will likely need to re-shake or whisk it each time before using.

    Here are a few tips:
    - Mince the garlic up really fine before adding it to the dressing.
    - You could potentially heat the honey for a few seconds to help the dressing emulsify easier.
    - Whisk or shake vigorously until emulsified.

    hand pouring on honey lemon vinaigrette salad dressing onto an arugula salad with tomatoes.

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    🥗More salad dressings to try

    • Raspberry vinaigrette
    • Cranberry salad dressing
    • Creamy balsamic dressing
    flat lay shot of honey lemon vinaigrette with lemon, a side salad and a honey dripper close by.

    🥣Storage

    Store in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 10 days. Do not freeze.

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    📖 Recipe

    honey lemon vinaigrette

    Honey Lemon Vinaigrette Salad Dressing

    Looking for a delicious salad dressing? This homemade dressing is perfect for all of your favorite salads. It's simple to make, with so much flavor, and a great way to dress up a simple green salad. Made with staple ingredients, and ready in no time!
    5 from 6 votes
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    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Servings: 12 people
    Author: Briana

    Ingredients

    • 2 cloves garlic, minced
    • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
    • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
    • 2 tablespoons honey
    • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
    • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
    • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
    • 4 ounces olive oil
    • 1 whole lemon (juiced)

    Instructions

    • Add all ingredients to a food processor.
    • Food process, whisk or shake in a mason jar until everything is emulsified.
    • Now, simply taste, adjust seasonings if need be, then serve with whatever salad you want. You can store this dressing in the fridge for about 7 days in an airtight container.

    Notes

    • Feel free to swap honey with your favorite substitute to suit your preference. 
    • Use as a marinade, in the slow cooker or on the stovetop with proteins, or on pasta salad! 
    • Use a food processor, whisk, or a mason jar to make this dressing. 
    • Champagne or red wine vinegar can be used in place of apple cider vinegar. 
     

    Nutrition

    Calories: 98kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Sodium: 125mg | Potassium: 12mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 5IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 1mg

    These nutrition facts are provided as a courtesy and are only estimates. We cannot guarantee the accuracy.

    Did you love it?If you made this recipe, make sure to show us on Instagram at @AFullLiving or tag #AFullLiving! We love to see what you guys are making!
    Course: Salad
    Cuisine: American

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    Comments

    1. Elena Murphy says

      June 08, 2023 at 8:38 pm

      5 stars
      I wanted a special dressing for my homegrown lettuce and this was perfect! It will be my new favorite!

      Reply
    2. Jaime says

      June 10, 2020 at 8:22 am

      How big is a serving if it makes 12 servings? Looks so good!

      Reply
      • Briana says

        January 23, 2021 at 6:36 pm

        Hey Jamie, We're not exactly sure, but to find out, you could weigh the entire amount of dressing with a food scale, and then divide by 12. We didn't actually do it ourselves, but we feel like it's a very solid amount of dressing when we make it!

        Reply
    3. Penny says

      August 01, 2019 at 12:23 pm

      Love it!

      Reply
      • Briana says

        August 01, 2019 at 2:54 pm

        Thank you so much Penny!

        Reply

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