Description
This Homemade Creamy Lemon Dressing offers a tangy and smooth flavor perfect for salads. Made with fresh lemon juice and zest, garlic, honey, and Dijon mustard, it combines the zestiness of citrus with creamy sour cream or Greek yogurt, making it a refreshing and versatile dressing. Ideal for brightening up any salad or as a dipping sauce, this easy-to-make dressing requires minimal preparation and benefits from refrigeration for enhanced flavor melding.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 Tablespoon lemon zest
- 2-3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons honey
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/2 cup sour cream (or lite/plain Greek yogurt as a substitute)
Instructions
- Mix Ingredients: Combine the fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, minced garlic, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, black pepper, olive oil, and sour cream (or yogurt) in a bowl. Whisk thoroughly until all ingredients are smoothly blended and the dressing has a creamy consistency.
- Refrigerate: Transfer the dressing into a sealed container and store it in the refrigerator. Allow the dressing to chill and flavors to meld for at least one hour before serving for best taste.
Notes
- You can substitute sour cream with lite or plain Greek yogurt to reduce fat content.
- Letting the dressing refrigerate improves flavor blending and texture.
- This dressing pairs well with green salads, grilled vegetables, or as a dipping sauce.
- Shake or whisk again before using if separation occurs.
