5 from 87 votes
Lemon Vinaigrette Dressing Recipe
This lemon vinaigrette dressing combines fresh lemon juice, white vinegar, Dijon mustard, and honey for a balanced tangy, sweet base. Olive oil is vigorously whisked in to emulsify, creating a smooth, thick dressing. Fresh herbs like chives and thyme add brightness and subtle herbal notes. Salt and pepper finish the flavor, making this vinaigrette a versatile sauce for salads or vegetables.
Prep Time
10 mins
Servings:
8
Calories:
206 kcal
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- lemon juice of 1
- ¼ cup white distilled vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 3 tablespoons honey
- ¾ cup olive oil or blended oil
- 2 tablespoons chives thinly sliced, fresh
- 1 tablespoon thyme finely minced, fresh
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Add the lemon juice, vinegar, mustard, and honey to a medium size bowl.
- Whisk vigorously until it is combined.
- Slowly drizzle in the oil while continuing to vigorously whisk the dressing to emulsify it. The vinaigrette should be thickened and completely combined once all the oil is added.
- Add the chives, thyme, salt, and pepper to the dressing.
- Whisk the vinaigrette together to combine the remaining ingredients. Store or serve it.
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Notes
- The dressing can be made up to 3 days in advance; letting it rest at room temperature before serving helps enhance flavors.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 7 to 10 days; avoid freezing to maintain texture.
- Whole-grain mustard can be used as a substitute for Dijon for a different texture and flavor.
- Honey may be replaced with sugar, maple syrup, or agave according to taste or dietary needs.
- Use a mild olive oil or neutral oils like sunflower for a balanced flavor; blending oils is also an option.
- Green onions can substitute for chives, and dried thyme can replace fresh thyme if needed.
- Emulsifying means thoroughly combining oil and vinegar so they stay smoothly blended rather than separating.
Nutrition Information
Calories
206kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
7g
(2%)
Protein
0.1g
(0%)
Fat
20g
(31%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
(12%)
Monounsaturated Fat
15g
(75%)
Sodium
8mg
(0%)
Potassium
13mg
(0%)
Fiber
0.2g
(1%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
75IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
6mg
(1%)
Iron
0.3mg
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 206
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 206kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 0.1g | 0% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Sodium | 8mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 13mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 0.2g | 1% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 75IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 6mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.