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    Whisk Affair » Recipes » Meal Type » Salads » Lemon Garlic Salad Dressing

    Published: Jan 31, 2023 | Last Updated On: Sep 2, 2023 by Neha Mathur | This post may contain affiliate links. I earn from qualifying purchases.

    Lemon Garlic Salad Dressing

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    This Lemon Garlic Salad Dressing is a breeze to make, and it can be used in many ways other than as a salad dressing. Make it using my super easy recipe (vegan, gluten-free).

    Lemon garlic salad dressing kept in a glass bottle.
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    • About Lemon Garlic Salad Dressing
    • Ingredients
    • How To Make Lemon Garlic Dressing
    • Pro Tips By Neha
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • Usage Suggestions
    • Storage Suggestions
    • You Might Also Like
    • Recipe Card

    About Lemon Garlic Salad Dressing

    Lemon Garlic Salad Dressing is a lemony and garlicky dressing that is very versatile and easy to make.

    It comes together in under 5 minutes using a few simple ingredients and can be used in many ways apart from just a salad dressing.

    The strong zing of garlic, tang of lemon, and umami from the mustard combine beautifully in this simple dressing recipe.

    Lemon Garlic Dressing is vegan and gluten-free; the recipe can be easily doubled or tripled.

    Here are some more homemade salad dressing recipes

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    • Blue Cheese Salad Dressing
    • Sesame Ginger Dressing
    • Hibachi Salad Dressing
    • Avocado Lime Ranch Dressing
    • Lemon Pepper Dressing
    • Mango Salad Dressing

    Ingredients

    Lemon garlic salad dressing ingredients

    Lemons – This recipe uses freshly squeezed lemon juice and lemon zest.

    Zest the lemons using a zester and then juice them for maximum juice.

    You can replace lemon juice with lime juice too. Just keep in consideration that limes are tangier than lemons.

    Garlic – It is the hero ingredient of this dish. If you love garlic, then this dressing is for you.

    Oil – I made the dressing using extra virgin olive oil, but you can also use avocado oil, grapeseed oil, sunflower oil, or even canola oil.

    Others – You will also need yellow mustard, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and freshly cracked black pepper.

    You can add a tablespoon of honey or maple syrup for a sweet taste.

    Yellow mustard can be replaced with Dijon mustard.

    Adding some black poppy seeds will give it a nice crunch. Try it!

    The store-bought dressing has a little xanthan gum added to it. This ingredient stabilizes the dressing and keeps the ingredients from separating. It is an organic and harmless ingredient and you can add it to your homemade dressing too. Use ¼ teaspoon xanthan gum for the below-mentioned recipe and shake well to combine.

    How To Make Lemon Garlic Dressing

    Add

    • 2 tsp minced garlic
    • 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
    • ½ tsp lemon zest
    • 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
    • ¼ tsp yellow mustard
    • ¼ tsp dried oregano
    • ½ tsp dried basil
    • ½ tsp salt
    • ¼ tsp freshly cracked black pepper

    to a glass jar with a tight-fitting lid.

    All the ingredients added to a glass jar.

    Secure the lid of the jar tightly.

    Shaking the jar vigorously.

    Shake vigorously until the ingredients are blended well.

    The lemon dressing is ready. Use as desired!

    Ready lemon garlic salad dressing.

    Pro Tips By Neha

    The oil tends to separate from the dressing when kept for some time. So make sure to shake it up nicely again before using it.

    Instead of using fresh garlic, you can use roasted garlic too. The flavors will be more complex and delicious.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    How to zest a lemon?

    Wash the lemon and wipe it well using paper tissues. Hold the lemon steady on a cutting board. Now grate the lemon peel using a microplane grater or a zesting tool, avoiding the white pith as it is bitter. Collect the zest and use it as desired.

    Usage Suggestions

    Lemon Garlic Dressing a a very versatile dressing and can be used in many ways.

    Use the dressing over your favorite salad. I like it over my chopped vegetable, kale, and quinoa salad.

    You can also use it to marinate the chicken, pork, beef, or shrimp before grilling them.

    Use this lemony dressing over toasted sourdough bread slices.

    Use it in place of oil to make sunny-side-up eggs or drizzle it over sliced boiled eggs.

    Drizzle the dressing over grain bowls, pizzas, or flatbreads.

    Toss it with cooked pasta, noodles, or rice.

    Storage Suggestions

    Since this dressing has raw garlic, storing it for a long time is not suggested.

    You can store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.

    I would recommend making this dressing fresh and using it within a day.

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    Recipe Card

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    This Lemon Garlic Salad Dressing is a breeze to make and it can be used in a multitude of ways other than as a salad dressing. Make it using my super easy recipe (vegan, gluten-free).

    Lemon Garlic Salad Dressing Recipe

    This Lemon Garlic Salad Dressing is a breeze to make and it can be used in a multitude of ways other than as a salad dressing. Make it using my super easy recipe.
    4.28 from 73 votes
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    Course: Salad Dressing
    Cuisine: American, Continental
    Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
    Prep Time: 2 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 2 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 4 minutes minutes
    Servings: 4 people
    Calories: 127kcal
    Author: Neha Mathur

    Ingredients 

    • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
    • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
    • ½ teaspoon lemon zest
    • 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
    • ¼ teaspoon yellow mustard
    • ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
    • ½ teaspoon dried basil
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • ¼ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
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    Instructions

    • Add all the ingredients to a glass jar with a tight-fitting lid.
    • Secure the lid of the jar tightly.
    • Shake vigorously until the ingredients are blended well.
    • The dressing is ready. Use as desired!

    Video

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=andQgxNwRd0&t=1s

    Notes

    This recipe can be easily doubled or tripled.
    You can replace lemons with lime too. Just keep in consideration that limes are tangier than lemons.
    I made the dressing using extra virgin olive oil but you can also use avocado oil, grapeseed oil, sunflower oil, or even canola oil.
    You can add a tablespoon of honey for a sweet taste.
    Adding some black poppy seeds will give it a nice crunch. Try it!
    Since this dressing has raw garlic, it is not suggested to store it for a long time. Try to finish it within a day.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 127kcal | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 294mg | Vitamin C: 3.5mg | Iron: 0.2mg
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    1. Hailey

      April 07, 2018 at 12:00 am

      5 stars
      Hi, this recipe sounds delicious! I plan on making it very soon. It looks like a lot of liquid in that jar though, do I have to add water?

      Reply
      • Neha Mathur

        April 09, 2018 at 3:23 am

        Thnx. It’s not water. It’s extra virgin olive oil.

        Reply
    2. Diana

      June 18, 2020 at 2:10 pm

      5 stars
      My husband and I LOVE this dressing. It is so delicious and light—and I especially love the simplicity of it.

      Reply
      • Neha Mathur

        June 20, 2020 at 2:07 am

        Happy to hear Diana 🙂

        Reply
    3. philip

      September 20, 2020 at 2:07 pm

      5 stars
      After years of making new (to me) salad dressings just for variety this is the best simple and healthy combo I’ve run into, this is the first one I can’t wait to make over and over.

      Reply
      • Neha Mathur

        September 24, 2020 at 8:47 am

        Good to hear 🙂

        Reply
    4. Anne-Marie

      September 07, 2022 at 9:54 pm

      5 stars
      Best dressing ever! I did add some mint!

      Reply
    5. Wendi

      March 11, 2023 at 2:59 pm

      The mustard sauce, did you make your own? I’m assuming it’s not just mustard?

      Reply
      • Neha Mathur

        March 13, 2023 at 10:44 am

        Hi Wendi, it’s yellow mustard.

        Reply
    6. Jo Anne

      July 28, 2023 at 11:18 pm

      5 stars
      really yummy. I like this better on a Greek salad than Greek dressing.

      Reply

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