Creamy Lemon Vinaigrette (Printable)

A bright, creamy dressing with fresh lemon and Greek yogurt that adds tangy flavor to salads, vegetables, and grain bowls.

# What You'll Need:

→ Base Ingredients

01 - 1/3 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
02 - 1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest
03 - 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
04 - 1 tablespoon honey or pure maple syrup
05 - 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil

→ Creamy Element

06 - 3 tablespoons Greek yogurt (or sour cream for richer version)

→ Seasonings

07 - 1 small garlic clove, finely minced or grated
08 - 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
09 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

# Directions:

01 - In a medium bowl or glass jar with lid, combine lemon juice, lemon zest, Dijon mustard, honey or maple syrup, Greek yogurt, garlic, salt, and pepper.
02 - Whisk or shake vigorously until fully incorporated and creamy texture forms.
03 - Slowly drizzle olive oil while whisking continuously, or add to jar and shake until thick and smooth emulsion forms.
04 - Taste and modify seasoning as needed by adding more salt, honey, or lemon juice to achieve desired balance.
05 - Refrigerate in airtight container for up to 5 days. Shake or stir well before each use.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The Greek yogurt creates this incredible velvety texture that makes every leaf feel coated in luxury
  • Youll find yourself putting it on everything from roasted vegetables to grain bowls because it just works
  • It keeps beautifully in the fridge so you can whip up a batch and feel prepared all week
02 -
  • The dressing will thicken in the refrigerator but loosens up beautifully at room temperature
  • Using a jar instead of a bowl means you can store it exactly where you made it with one less dish to wash
  • Fresh lemon juice makes a dramatic difference over bottled, so please dont take that shortcut
03 -
  • Grate your garlic directly into the bowl with a microplane so it virtually disappears into the dressing
  • Let the dressing sit for at least 30 minutes before serving to let the garlic mellow and the flavors marry

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