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Freshly made lemon garlic dressing in a jar with herbs

Lemon Garlic Dressing

This bright, quick, and versatile lemon garlic dressing takes just five minutes to prepare and enhances salads, roasted vegetables, and proteins alike.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dressing, Sauce
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 50
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the dressing
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (about 1–2 lemons) Freshly squeezed juice is preferred for best flavor.
  • 1/2 cup olive oil (extra-virgin for best flavor) Use a mild olive oil if you want a gentler flavor.
  • 2 cloves garlic Minced; adjust to taste.
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard Acts as an emulsifier.
  • 1 tablespoon honey Maple syrup can be used as a vegan substitute.
  • to taste Salt and freshly ground black pepper Adjust seasoning as needed.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a medium mixing bowl, combine the fresh lemon juice, minced garlic, Dijon mustard, and honey. Whisk briefly to begin dissolving the honey.
  2. While holding the bowl steady, whisk continuously and slowly pour the olive oil in a thin, steady stream until the dressing emulsifies and thickens slightly.
  3. Taste and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Adjust acidity or sweetness as needed.
  4. Transfer the dressing to a jar or pour it over your salad. Use right away or chill briefly to let the flavors marry.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 50kcalCarbohydrates: 5gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 0.5gSodium: 20mgSugar: 1g

Notes

Store the dressing in a sealed jar in the refrigerator for about 5–7 days. Separation is normal; shake or whisk before using. For longer storage, freeze portions in an ice cube tray for up to 2 months.

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