Homemade Honey Lemon Vinaigrette Recipe
A quick and easy homemade honey lemon vinaigrette that combines tangy lemon juice, sweet honey, and savory Dijon mustard for a perfectly balanced salad dressing. This emulsified vinaigrette is ready in just 5 minutes and adds bright, fresh flavor to any salad.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes (including chilling time)
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Salad Dressing
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Vinaigrette Ingredients
- ½ cup oil (4 oz)
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice (juice of 1 lemon)
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons honey (to taste)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt (to taste)
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Add ingredients: Add all the ingredients — oil, lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, minced garlic, dried oregano, kosher salt, and ground black pepper — into a food processor or blender for easy emulsification.
- Process: Blend the mixture until it becomes completely smooth and emulsified, ensuring all the flavors blend well together in a uniform dressing.
- Chill and serve: For best flavor, chill the vinaigrette in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes before serving. Drizzle over your favorite salad and enjoy the fresh, tangy, and slightly sweet dressing.
Notes
- Adjust the honey amount to your preferred sweetness level.
- Use fresh lemon juice for the best bright flavor.
- Store leftover vinaigrette in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week.
- Shake or whisk before each use as separation may occur.
- Great as a marinade or drizzle for vegetables as well.
