This easy and healthy Honey Lemon Vinaigrette Salad Dressing is perfect for all your favourite salads, and it’s simple to make with only a few basic ingredients!
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I don’t know about where you live, but we are LOVING the spring weather we’ve been enjoying these last few weeks. I can hardly wait for the farmer’s markets to open and start selling all kinds of fresh fruits and veggies – it’s the beginning of salad season folks, and I couldn’t be more excited about it! And in honour of salad season I’m sharing this delicious Honey Lemon Vinaigrette Salad Dressing recipe with you today!!
How to make healthy salad dressing
Making healthy salad dressing at home couldn’t be easier! Just combine all your ingredients, shake or blend, and that’s it! Healthy dressings go easy on the oil and sweetener and often include more natural ingredients like lemon or lime juice, maple syrup, honey, mustard, garlic, and fresh or dried herbs and spices. Mason jars are a great kitchen tool to have on hand for recipes like this Honey Lemon Vinaigrette Salad Dressing. They form an airtight seal, so you don’t have to worry about spills, they’re dishwasher safe and easy to clean, and they’re great for more than just salad dressings – I use them for smoothies, homemade jams, soups, and tons of other food storage. Get my favourite go-to Mason jars HERE (affiliate link).
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Aside from mason jars, one of my absolute FAVOURITE kitchen tools is this OXO Good Grips Salad Dressing Shaker (affiliate link). I make homemade salad dressing all the time because the bottled stuff isn’t available where I live, and I also like being able to control the amount of fat and sugar I’m pouring over my salads. This salad dressing shaker is PERFECT for making homemade salad dressings in a flash!! It allows you to measure ingredients right into the shaker (with the handy measurements on the side), it forms an airtight seal to keep the salad dressing fresh (and it’s good for shaking too!), and it pours beautifully thanks to the spout. It fits nicely in the fridge, and it’s seriously one of my most favourite kitchen items ever!
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I hope you love this Honey Lemon Vinaigrette Salad Dressing as much as we do! Let me know in the comments below, what’s your favourite salad to enjoy in the spring and summer? I’d love to know!
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Recipe Video
Watch the video below to see exactly how I make this simple recipe. You can find more delicious recipe videos on my YouTube channel.
Honey Lemon Vinaigrette Salad Dressing
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup white wine vinegar
- zest and juice of one lemon
- 1 tablespoon dijon mustard or other vegan substitute
- 1/4 cup liquid honey or other vegan honey substitute
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly chopped thyme (optional) (substitute with dried thyme, if desired)
Instructions
- Add the olive oil, white wine vinegar, lemon zest and juice, dijon mustard, honey, salt and pepper, and thyme to a mason jar or salad shaker.
- Shake very well until completely blended and smooth.
- Pour over your favourite salads and enjoy!
Charlene Maguire says
This looks very tasty! But a question… how large is a serving? 2 T like bought dressings? I have no idea how to measure out 1/12 of something in a jar without a weight or measure… ?
Chrissie says
Yes, a serving is about 1.5 to 2 tablespoons.
Kacie McKinney says
I just made this making a salad tonight so easy to make and smells and tastes great.
Chrissie says
So glad you liked it!
Beth Pierce says
This sounds like a light and sweet dressing for a spring salad! I love the balance of the lemon with the dijon mustard. I can’t wait to make this; sounds delicious.
Chrissie says
It is a great combination! Thanks!!
Catalina says
I love homemade dressing! I should try your recipe!
Chrissie says
You’ll love it!!
Michael Jarvis says
Fantastic! Perfect for Summer.
Erin | Dinners,Dishes and Dessert says
This looks incredibly delicious! Looks so perfect! Definitely a must try!
The Busy Baker says
Thank you!
Jen says
This dressing is bursting with flavor! I have that same salad dressing shaker and love it too.
The Busy Baker says
Thanks!
Sabrina says
I love making my own salad dressings. They really offer such an amazing flavor. This one sounds fantastic and I can’t wait to try it.
The Busy Baker says
Thanks! I hope you enjoy it!
Krista says
I love this dressing! I have to have a salad now!
The Busy Baker says
Glad you like this recipe!
vivian says
Lovely dressing with a touch of sweetness. Thanks for the recipe!
The Busy Baker says
Thanks Vivian! So glad you liked it!!
Chuck says
Made this dressing last evening and enjoyed it immensely. Served it on ‘bruised’ kale with slices of a firm, ripe mango and some tangerine segments. DELICIOUS! Thanks for sharing the recipe!
Chrissie says
So glad you loved it as much as I do! 🙂
Caron says
This simple and delicious dressing is not only easy to make, but versatile. I drizzle over roasted vegetables with grilled chicken and quinoa as well as plain greens. Absolute perfection!
Chrissie says
So glad you love it as much as we do! 🙂
Toni S says
Thanks for the recipe.
Made it last night as a dressing for coleslaw and it was GREAT!
Chrissie says
So glad you loved it!! 🙂
Theresa says
Amazing salad dressing, came out just as I wanted it too. I would up adding another squeeze of honey upon tasting the finished product, but that might just be a preference thing. I made a salad with fennel, green apple, red onion, cranberries, candied walnuts and mixed greens, it was so delicious
The Busy Baker Team says
I’m so happy you enjoyed it! Thank you for taking the time to leave your feedback!
jh says
Any way to thicken this a bit?
The Busy Baker Team says
If you shake this vigorously the fat will emulsify and thicken the dressing.