This Wildflower Honey Lemon Dressing has only 4 ingredients and is so flavorful and delicious you'll want to use it for everything from salads, to marinades and even dipping. If you went crazy for my Favorite Fall Salad Dressing, then you'll love this lemony variation!
Wildflower Honey Flavor Profile
Wildflower honey has floral notes that are so perfect for summer salads. It's made from the nectar of many different types of flower blossoms. Taste will vary depending on the types of flowers and where it is harvested.
I also use champagne vinegar which has a slightly citrus aroma that's amplified even more by a few squeezes of fresh lemon juice. The combination of those three ingredients together is what makes the dressing so delicious. I bet you can already smell it through the screen!
As both a dietitian and foodie, I favor using fresh, seasonal ingredients when possible. And this dressing is a great way to use local honey from the farmer's market. It's so important to get out and support your local farmers!
Reasons To Make Homemade Salad Dressing
Sure, store-bought dressings are convenient and easy. But when you consider that it takes literally a minute or two to whip up a great tasting dressing, it's definitely worth it. From a flavor perspective, homemade dressings simply taste better and here's why...
You can customize ingredients. For example, I have a favorite extra-virgin olive oil that I love and that gives my dressings so much more depth and richness.
You can't beat the taste of fresh ingredients. From a taste perspective, homemade dressings can turn a ordinary salad into something extraordinary. Here are some examples of fresh ingredients that work well in salad dressings
- Fruit like lemon, orange and berries
- Spices like ginger, turmeric and cinnamon
- Herbs like basil, thyme, parsely
- Natural sweeteners like honey or agave
Nutritional Benefits of Homemade Dressing
Allows you to adjust the amount of salt and sugar. Many salad dressings can contain a lot of salt and sugar. That's important especially for those with high blood pressure and/or diabetes. As a reminder, the American Heart Association recommends a dietary limit of no more that 2,300 mg/ day of sodium, and no more than 6-9 teaspoon of added sugar for women and men respectively.
Food For Thought
Even though raw wildflower honey contains antioxidants and other beneficial nutrients when compared to regular table sugar, it's still considered an "added sugar," that should be consumed within those daily limit recommendations.
Wildflower Honey Lemon Dressing
Equipment
- 1 Ball jar
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoon Wildflower Honey
- 1 tbsp Champagne vinegar
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- ¼ teaspoon coarse salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground pepper
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a small bowl or jar and whisk (or shake) to thoroughly combine.
- Adjust seasonings as needed.
Notes
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Nutrition
I prefer to focus on quality ingredients from a variety of sources that work in tandem to promote optimal health. Nutrition calculations may not reflect these valuable interactions. However, I understand certain values can be helpful to some. Please note these calculations are merely estimates. Values will vary depending on modifications, brands used, and portion size. Should you require specific information, it's best to consult with a dietitian or qualified healthcare provider.
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