Easy Honey Lemon Herb Vinaigrette Recipe for Perfect Meal Prep Jars
A quick and easy honey lemon herb vinaigrette that balances fresh lemon, sweet honey, and aromatic herbs, perfect for meal prep jars and salads.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: About 8 servings (2 tablespoons per serving) 1x
- Category: Salad Dressing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup (120 ml) extra virgin olive oil
- ¼ cup (60 ml) fresh lemon juice (about 1 to 2 lemons)
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 small clove garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Juice the lemons to get about ¼ cup (60 ml) fresh lemon juice, avoiding seeds.
- Add 2 tablespoons honey and 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard to the lemon juice.
- Add 1 small clove of finely minced garlic (or ¼ teaspoon garlic powder as a substitute).
- Sprinkle in 1 teaspoon dried oregano, ½ teaspoon dried thyme, ½ teaspoon kosher salt, and ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper.
- Slowly drizzle in ½ cup (120 ml) extra virgin olive oil while whisking vigorously to emulsify the dressing.
- Taste and adjust sweetness, acidity, or salt as desired.
- Transfer to a jar with a tight lid if not using immediately. Shake well before each use.
Notes
Shake well before each use to recombine ingredients as the dressing may separate. Store refrigerated up to 5 days. For vegan version, replace honey with maple syrup or agave nectar. Fresh lemon juice is preferred for best flavor. Add fresh herbs like parsley or basil before serving for extra brightness. A tiny splash of water can mellow the dressing if too tart or thin.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons (30 ml
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 200
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 1.8
- Carbohydrates: 3
- Protein: 0.1
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