Lemon Dijon Dressing

Lemon Mustard Dressing being spooned with a salad sitting behind it.

Easy to make, bright and tangy, this Lemon Dijon Dressing is a healthy and delicious way to enjoy homemade salads. Wonderful with seafood, poultry and several types of vegetables.

Course Salad Dressing

Cuisine American

Keyword Lemon Dijon Dressing, Lemon Mustard Dressing

Prep Time 5

Servings servings

Calories 125kcal

Author Heather

Ingredients

2 tablespoons dijon mustard *see Note #1 below
3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 large lemon zested
1/2 cup lemon juice
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
4 cloves garlic *crushed, about 1 tablespoon
1 tablespoon sweetener of choice *optional, see Note #2 below

Instructions

Add mustard to a small bowl and whisk in oil.
See Note #3 below for different methods of emulsifying.
Add lemon zest to mustard mixture and then whisk in lemon juice until emulsified.
Stir in salt, pepper and garlic. Refrigerate until needed.

Notes

Recipe Notes

Note #1- For anyone who is more sensitive to the sharpness of dijon mustard, lower the amount down to 1 tablespoon.

Note #2- I personally love the sharp taste of this dressing. However, adding 1-2 tablespoons of either honey, sugar or maple syrup can help to balance out the tangy element of this dressing.

Note #3-

There are 3 main ways to emulsify (combining ingredients that would normally not combine) this salad dressing.

Whisking– Using a whisk to emulsify the ingredients as shown in the video.
Blend– An immersion blender or regular blender is a quick way to make this dressing.
Hand Shaken– Add all of the ingredients into a salad dressing shaker and hand shake.

Note #4- Here are a few flavor variations for this Lemon Dijon Dressing.

Creamy– For a creamy element add in 1/2 cup of either plain Greek yogurt or sour cream. For a vegan option, use a small ripe avocado.
No Oil– Similar to the creamy option above, eliminate the oil and add either 1/2 cup of Greek yogurt, sour cream or a small ripe avocado. Additionally, add in 1/4-1/2 cup of cool water, depending on the thickness desired.
Spicy– Cayenne pepper can add in a delicious spicy kick. Depending on the level of heat desired will determine how much to add. It is best to start with 1/2 teaspoon and work your way up from there.
Herby– 2 tablespoons of finely minced herbs such as tarragon, dill, parsley, rosemary or oregano can add a delicious flavorful spin.

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