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Lemon Dijon Dressing

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Lemon Dijon Dressing is easy as 1-2-3! Make this simple, 5-ingredient, mason jar salad dressing or marinade and you will think twice (or not at all!) about store-bought salad dressing again!

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Lemon Dijon Dressing is easy as 1-2-3! Make this simple, 5-ingredient, mason jar salad dressing or marinade and you will think twice (or not at all!) about store-bought salad dressing again!

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Lemon Dijon Dressing

Hi Everyone, This Lemon Dijon Dressing is versatile because it can also be used as a marinade for veggies, meat, or fish.

For extra virgin olive oil stick to temperatures 200°F-325°F or below.

If you need to cook above 200°F-325°F, switch out the EVOO for light olive oil that will hold up in higher temps. (see this helpful guide on oil smoke points for reference).

Lemon Dijon Dressing is easy as 1-2-3! Make this simple, 5-ingredient, mason jar salad dressing or marinade and you will think twice (or not at all!) about store-bought salad dressing again!

I have used this for chicken and fish with success.

It has saved me many a time by being a weeknight marinade when I have been at a loss at what to make and then I can make more for a dressing to serve with salad in the same meal.

Now, I would say this Lemon Dijon Dressing is a simple recipe hack that can give a lot of value for little effort!

Lemon Dijon Dressing is easy as 1-2-3! Make this simple, 5-ingredient, mason jar salad dressing or marinade and you will think twice (or not at all!) about store-bought salad dressing again!

Below is a collage start to finish on the process of making Lemon Dijon Dressing - it's so easy!

And easy to customize with other flavors should you wish to modify.

Lemon Dijon Dressing is easy as 1-2-3! Make this simple, 5-ingredient, mason jar salad dressing or marinade and you will think twice (or not at all!) about store-bought salad dressing again!

Ingredients

  • ¾ cup regular olive oil
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon of fresh lemon juice or more depending on the desired acidity
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

Optional

  • add a little lemon zest to make it extra lemony and zesty
  • more salt and pepper to taste, if desired

Kitchen Tools

  • mason jar with lid
  • measuring spoons and cups
  • 2-cup wet measure
  • small whisk

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Lemon Dijon Dressing is easy as 1-2-3! Make this simple, 5-ingredient, mason jar salad dressing or marinade and you will think twice (or not at all!) about store-bought salad dressing again!
Lemon Dijon Dressing is easy as 1-2-3! Make this simple, 5-ingredient, mason jar salad dressing or marinade and you will think twice (or not at all!) about store-bought salad dressing again!

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Lemon Dijon Dressing is easy as 1-2-3! Make this simple, 5-ingredient, mason jar salad dressing or marinade and you will think twice (or not at all!) about store-bought salad dressing again!

Lemon Dijon Dressing

Yield: ¾ cups
Prep Time: 2 minutes
Cook Time: 1 minute
Total Time: 3 minutes

Lemon Dijon Dressing is easy as 1-2-3! Make this simple, 5-ingredient, mason jar salad dressing or marinade and you will think twice (or not at all!) about store-bought salad dressing again!

Ingredients

Optional

  • add a little lemon zest to make it extra lemony and zesty
  • more salt and pepper to taste, if desired

Instructions

  1. Add all ingredients to the mason jar.Lemon Dijon Dressing is easy as 1-2-3! Make this easy, 5-ingredient, mason jar salad dressing or marinade and you will be think twice (or not at all!) store bought salad dressing again!
  2. shake and enjoy over your favorite salad or use it as a marinade.Lemon Dijon Dressing is easy as 1-2-3! Make this easy, 5-ingredient, mason jar salad dressing or marinade and you will be think twice (or not at all!) store bought salad dressing again!

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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 1 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 1441Total Fat: 162gSaturated Fat: 22gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 135gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 963mgCarbohydrates: 2gFiber: 1gSugar: 0gProtein: 0g

Please note that the Calculated Nutrition is an estimate at best.

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Cuisine: American / Category: dressings

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  1. Linda Lara says

    This is the best! Everything you said about it is so true! Nice presentation...

    • Sara says

      Thank you Linda, I am glad you like it!

  2. Renee says

    I love Botticelli's olive oil. It's too good to cook with, so dressings are perfect for it! Thanks for sharing.

  3. Sarah says

    This looks so simple to make and absolutely delicious...perfect! Thank you so much for sharing this recipe! 🙂

  4. Sarah says

    This looks like such a simple and delicious recipe...perfect! Thank you so much for sharing, I can't wait to try! 🙂

  5. Jayne says

    What a great simple dressing! and how great to use it as a marinade too! love your pics and your site looks beautiful

    • Sara says

      Thank you so much Jayne!

  6. Brianne @ Natural Girl Modern World says

    This sounds like one of my favorite dressings! At home we usually throw in a bit of grainy mustard and a teeny tiny bit of sweetener. Delish - thanks for sharing! Lovely photos.

  7. Lindsey | Lou Lou Biscuit.com says

    This dressing looks tasty!! Sounds fresh and creamy 🙂

  8. Manju | Cooking Curries says

    What a simple and fresh dressing. I always loved dressings with lemon in it!

    • Sara says

      Thank you Manju! I know lemon is the best 🙂

  9. Derek says

    Simple and delicious! I love it! Thanks, as always, for the recipe and great pics.

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