Lemon Dill Dressing
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Lemon Dill Dressing
Description
The Lemon Dill Dressing recipe highlights the fresh, zesty flavor from lemon juice paired with the sharpness of Dijon mustard, mellowed by honey and enriched with finely minced garlic. Slow whisking with a mild oil forms a thick, creamy emulsion. Chopped dill is stirred in last, lending a fresh herbal note. The recipe finishes by recommending refrigeration until use, which helps blend the flavors further and thickens the dressing. This versatile dressing can elevate simple greens or cold vegetable dishes with its crisp, balanced taste.
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice fresh
- 1-3 tablespoons Dijon mustard mild
- 1-2 teaspoons honey more to taste
- 1 medium garlic finely minced, clove
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
- ½ cup mild-flavored oil sunflower, safflower, avocado, grapeseed, canola, vegetable
- 2 tablespoons dill finely chopped, fresh
Instructions
- Whisk together the lemon juice, 1 tablespoon of the mustard, honey, garlic, salt and pepper until completely blended.
- Add oil in a slow steady stream, whisking continuously until thick and creamy. Taste and add more mustard, if desired then whisk again.
- Add dill and stir well.
- Refrigerate until ready to use.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 16Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 64 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1tablespoons | |
| Calories | 64kcal | 3% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Sodium | 104mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 6mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 5IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 1.2mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 2mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0mg | 0% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.