Zesty Lebanese Salad Dressing: Fresh Flavor in a Flash

This Lebanese Salad Dressing combines fresh lemon juice, rich olive oil, and fragrant herbs for an unforgettable burst of flavor.

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Prep Time 10

Total Time 10

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Salad

Cuisine: Lebanese

Calories: 70

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Dressing Base

¼ cup Lemon Juice Freshly squeezed for best flavor.
½ cup Olive Oil High-quality extra virgin.
1-2 cloves Minced Garlic Adjust according to taste.
1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard Optional for creaminess.

For Sweetness and Seasoning

1 teaspoon Maple Syrup or Honey Optional, adjust to taste.
Salt To taste.
Black Pepper To taste.

For Freshness

¼ cup Fresh Parsley Optional, or use dried herbs.
¼ cup Fresh Mint Optional, or use dried herbs.
Sumac Optional, for garnish.

Equipment

medium bowl
whisk

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Combine lemon juice, minced garlic, and Dijon mustard in a medium bowl. Whisk for about 30 seconds until blended.
Slowly drizzle in olive oil while whisking continuously for about a minute to emulsify.
Mix in maple syrup or honey, season with salt and black pepper. Whisk for another 20-30 seconds.
Fold in chopped parsley and mint gently for 15-20 seconds.
Drizzle over salad or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tablespoonCalories: 70kcalCarbohydrates: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 50mgPotassium: 10mgVitamin C: 4mg

Notes

Store in the refrigerator for up to one week. Whisk again before use as it may separate.

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