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Close-up of a simple lemon vinaigrette with black pepper in a white ceramic bowl, next to a halved lemon.

The BEST Salad Dressing

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The BEST Salad Dressing is zesty, foolproof, made with pantry staples and comes together in under 2 minutes. Fresh, balanced and endlessly versatile – it’s your new weeknight go-to.

  • Total Time: 2 minutes
  • Yield: ⅓ cup (80 ml) 1x

Ingredients

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  • 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice (can be substituted with white vinegar or apple cider vinegar)
  • 1 tsp honey
  • 1 tsp dijon mustard
  • ½ tsp sea salt flakes
  • ¼ tsp cracked black pepper

Instructions

  1. Add all the ingredients to a small jar with a tight-fitting lid. Seal the jar and shake well until the dressing is emulsified (around 15 seconds) or place the ingredients in a medium bowl and whisk well to combine.
  2. Drizzle over your favourite salad (3–4 cups of salad) or store in the fridge for up to a week (see make ahead and leftover instructions below).

Notes

Make ahead

This dressing is perfect for meal prep. Make it up to 7 days in advance and store it in a sealed jar in the fridge. It’s great for work lunches, picnic salads, or just having on hand, ready to go when dinner needs a quick lift.

If it solidifies slightly in the fridge (thanks to the olive oil), don’t panic – just leave it out at room temperature for 10–15 minutes, then give it a good shake or stir and it’ll come back to life.

Leftovers

Store leftover dressing in a jar in the fridge for up to 1 week. If it separates or thickens slightly, just give it a good shake or whisk before using.

If your salad is already dressed, it’s best eaten fresh. Dressed leaves (especially softer ones like cos/romaine or spinach) can go soggy over time. If you’re planning to prep salad ahead of time, check the Make Ahead instructions above – storing the dressing separately is the way to go for maximum crunch and freshness.

  • Author: Nicole
  • Prep Time: 2 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Sides
  • Method: No-cook
  • Cuisine: Everyday