Description
A simple and versatile homemade salad dressing featuring extra-virgin olive oil, lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, sea salt flakes, and cracked black pepper. Ready in just 2 minutes, this dressing is perfect for drizzling over your favorite salads and can be stored for up to a week.
Ingredients
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Salad Dressing Ingredients
- 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice (can be substituted with white vinegar or apple cider vinegar)
- 1 tsp honey
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- ½ tsp sea salt flakes
- ¼ tsp cracked black pepper
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: Add all the ingredients—extra-virgin olive oil, lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, sea salt flakes, and cracked black pepper—into a small jar with a tight-fitting lid.
- Emulsify the Dressing: Seal the jar tightly and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds until the dressing is well emulsified and evenly combined. Alternatively, place the ingredients in a medium bowl and whisk thoroughly until combined.
- Serve or Store: Drizzle the dressing over 3–4 cups of your favorite salad, ensuring even coverage. If not using immediately, store the dressing in the refrigerator for up to one week to maintain freshness.
Notes
- You can substitute lemon juice with white vinegar or apple cider vinegar according to your taste preference.
- Shake or whisk the dressing well before each use to re-emulsify if separation occurs during storage.
- This recipe yields enough dressing for approximately 80 small servings, perfect for large gatherings or meal prepping.
- Store the dressing in a sealed container in the refrigerator to keep it fresh for up to a week.
- Adjust honey quantity to make the dressing sweeter or more tangy as per your taste.
