Best Honey Lemon Dressing (2 Minutes)

5 from 5 votes

Honey lemon dressing is a delicious sweet-tart vinaigrette that brightens any salad. It's a breeze to make with just 6 ingredients in a few minutes.

Total Time2

Course: salad dressing

Cuisine: American

Diet: Gluten Free, Vegetarian

Servings (change as needed): servings

MAKE VINAIGRETTE DRESSING: Use the shake method or whisk method.
° Shake method: Add all the dressing ingredients (and any add ins you like) to a small sealed container. Lock on lid and give it a good shake.
° Whisk method: Whisk together lemon juice, Dijon, honey, salt and pepper (and any add-ins you like) in a small bowl or measuring cup. Slowly add olive oil while whisking, until well blended.
Taste and adust seasonings. lemon and honey as needed.
Makes about 7 tablespoons or just less than 1/2 cup/124 ml dressing.

Substitutions and variations:
- Substitute the lemon juice with lime juice, red or white vinegar, or apple cider vinegar.
- Try adding:
  - lemon zest
  - 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme,
  - 1 teaspoon of chopped fresh herbs (thyme, oregano, chives).
  - 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes for heat
Make ahead: Store dressing in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.

Nutritional information is estimated for 1/4 of the dressing, not including any extra add-ins.