Whole Lemon Thyme Salad Dressing
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Total Time
15 mins
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Servings
16 1 tablespoon servings
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Calories
64 kcal
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Course
Salad
Whole Lemon Thyme Salad Dressing
Description
The dressing uses the entire lemon thinly sliced after trimming off the ends and removing seeds, contributing both acidity and a slight bitter complexity. Freshly squeezed lemon juice adds brightness, while honey balances with gentle sweetness. Minced garlic introduces pungency. Salt and black pepper season the dressing, and chopped thyme adds herbal fragrance.
The ingredients are combined in a jar and shaken with extra virgin olive oil to emulsify and bring the flavors together. The result is a versatile dressing with a fresh, lively citrus-herb character balanced by sweetness and aromatics.
This dressing works well on green salads, roasted vegetables, or as a marinade. Using organic lemons is recommended due to using whole lemon slices including peel for cleaner flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 lemon washed well and dried, small
- ¼ cup lemon juice fresh
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 2 garlic finely minced, medium cloves
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
- 1 tablespoon thyme fresh leaves, roughly chopped
- ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Cut both ends off of lemon and discard. Thinly slice lemon, discarding seeds as you go. Finely chop lemon slices and place in a small jar with a tight fitting lid.
- Add all other ingredients and shake well. That's it, enjoy!
Notes
- Use organic lemons when possible because the whole lemon, including peel, is used.
- Remove seeds thoroughly from lemon slices to avoid bitterness.
- Shake dressing well to combine all ingredients evenly before use.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 161 tablespoon servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 64 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 64kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 0g | 0% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 145mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 15mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 0g | 0% |
| Sugar | 0g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 20IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 5.9mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 4mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.2mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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