Honey Lemon Mint Salad Dressing

This vibrant Honey Lemon Mint Salad Dressing comes together in minutes with fresh mint, lemon juice, honey and avocado oil blended into the most gorgeous shade of green. Delicious on salads, grilled chicken, salmon, roasted potatoes, wraps and so much more!

Prep Time10

Total Time10

Course: Condiment, Salad Dressing, Sauce

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Honey Lemon Mint Salad Dressing, Honey Lemon Salad Dressing, Mint Salad Dressing

Servings:

Calories: 77kcal

Author: Chris Scheuer

Ingredients

finely grated zest from 1 medium lemon
5 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
½ cup neutral-flavored oil I use avocado oil but any mild-flavored oil will work
3 tablespoons honey
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
½ teaspoon kosher salt I use Morton
¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper more to taste
1 cup packed fresh mint leaves see Café Tips above for the best type of mint to use
¼ cup tightly packed fresh spinach leaves This is optional - it doesn't change the flavor of the dressing, just helps it retain that pretty green color and gives the dressing a little boost of nutrition!

Instructions

Combine the lemon zest, lemon juice, oil, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, crushed red pepper, mint leaves, and spinach (if using) in the bowl of a blender or food processor, in the order listed.
Blend until smooth, creamy, and vibrant green. Stop as soon as you have a smooth consistency. (You don't want to blend so long that the dressing starts to get warm, as that will dull the pretty color.)
Taste and adjust with additional lemon juice, honey, salt, and/or crushed red pepper, if desired.
Serve immediately or refrigerate in a covered container for 4-5 days. The dressing may lose some of its vibrant green color after several days, but it will still taste delicious.

Notes

Spearmint is recommended for the freshest, sweetest flavor.

Shake or stir before serving if the dressing separates slightly.

A high-speed blender will produce the smoothest texture and brightest green color, but a regular blender or food processor will also work. I also tried this recipe with my Mini Beast Blender (which I love by the way) and it worked well!

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