The Ultimate 5-Minute Classic Lemon Vinaigrette Dressing
Make this easy lemon vinaigrette dressing in under five minutes using basic pantry ingredients for a bright, zesty topping for any salad.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Total Time: 5 min
- Yield: About 3/4 cup 1x
- Category: Dressing
- Method: Whisking/Shaking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Gather all your ingredients. You will need a small bowl or a jar with a tight-fitting lid.
- If using a jar, add the lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and pepper to the jar. Secure the lid tightly.
- If using a bowl, whisk the lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and pepper together until combined.
- Slowly drizzle the olive oil into the bowl while continuously whisking vigorously, or shake the jar hard for 30 seconds. This process emulsifies the dressing.
- Continue mixing until the dressing thickens slightly and appears uniform. This is your foolproof lemon dressing guide result.
- Taste the dressing and adjust salt or pepper as needed.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use fresh lemon juice only; bottled juice changes the taste.
- If you prefer a tangier dressing, reduce the honey to 1/2 teaspoon.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week. Let it sit at room temperature for 10 minutes before serving if it solidifies.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 260
- Fat: 14
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Unsaturated Fat: 12
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 1
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 0
- Cholesterol: 0