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Creamy Lemon Dijon Dressing
A simple salad dressing that’s light, creamy, and rounded out with a lovely and lemony acidity, you’re going to want to put Creamy Lemon Dijon Vinaigrette on everything from garden to pasta to potato salads.
Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 10 servings (Makes 1.25 cups)
Calories: 164 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- ¼ cup lemon juice (plus 2 teaspoons)
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 4 teaspoons mayo
- 4 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- ¾ cup canola oil
- ½ teaspoon granulated sugar
- ½-1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- ½-1 teaspoon black pepper (to taste)
- ½-1 teaspoon salt (to taste)
Instructions
- Add all ingredients except for the canola oil to a blender and blend for 15 seconds.
- Slowly drizzle in the canola oil, keeping the blender running the entire time. Taste and add more salt, if desired.
- Refrigerate until ready for use.
- Taste and adjust seasoning before using.
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Notes
- *Nutrition information is approximate and was calculated using an online nutrition calculator.
- Store the dressing in a lidded container (like a Mason jar) in the refrigerator. Shake well before using. For best results, use within 7 days.
- Use the freshest ingredients available, and don’t be lazy and skip adding that lemon zest; it really makes this dressing pop.
Nutrition Information
Calories
164kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
1g
(0%)
Protein
0.2g
(0%)
Fat
18g
(28%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
5g
Monounsaturated Fat
11g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
1mg
(0%)
Sodium
149mg
(6%)
Potassium
18mg
(1%)
Fiber
0.2g
(1%)
Sugar
0.4g
(1%)
Vitamin A
48IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
5mg
(1%)
Iron
0.2mg
(1%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 10servings (Makes 1.25 cups)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 164
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 164kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 0.2g | 0% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 1mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 149mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 18mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 0.2g | 1% |
| Sugar | 0.4g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 48IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 5mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.2mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.