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Creamy Dijon dressing made with Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, lemon juice, honey, garlic, and Dijon mustard in a small serving bowl.

Creamy Dijon Dressing

This easy Creamy Dijon Dressing is smooth, tangy, and lightly sweet, with fresh lemon, garlic, honey, and Dijon mustard. It takes only 10 minutes to prepare and is delicious drizzled over Cobb salad, chicken salad, grain bowls, roasted vegetables, or sandwiches.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Dressings & Sauces
Cuisine American
Servings 8 Servings
Calories 120 kcal

Equipment

  • Medium mixing bowl
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Small whisk
  • Fine grater or microplane
  • Citrus juicer 
  • Airtight jar or dressing bottle

Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • ¼ cup plain Greek yogurt or sour cream
  • 2 tbsp emon juice fresh l
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp honey
  • 1 garlic clove small and finely grated
  • 2-3 tbsp water as needed
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Add the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, olive oil, honey, grated garlic, salt, and black pepper to a medium bowl.
  • Whisk until the dressing is completely smooth and creamy.
  • Add the water one tablespoon at a time, whisking after each addition, until the dressing reaches your preferred consistency. It thins fairly quickly, so add the water slowly.
  • Taste and adjust the seasoning. Add a little more honey for sweetness, lemon juice for extra brightness, or Dijon mustard for a stronger tang.
  • Serve immediately or refrigerate for about 10 minutes to allow the garlic, lemon, and Dijon flavours to blend.
    • Add the water to your Creamy Dijon Dressing one tablespoon at a time, whisking well after each addition, so the homemade salad dressing stays smooth, creamy, and perfectly pourable.

Notes

  • Use plain Greek yogurt for a lighter Creamy Dijon Dressing or sour cream for a richer texture.
  • Fresh lemon juice gives this homemade Dijon salad dressing the brightest flavour.
  • Add water slowly, one tablespoon at a time, until the dressing is smooth and easy to drizzle.
  • Finely grate the garlic so it blends evenly without leaving strong pieces.
  • For a sweeter honey Dijon dressing, add an extra teaspoon of honey.
  • Chill for 10 minutes before serving to let the lemon, garlic, and Dijon flavours blend.
  • Store this easy creamy salad dressing in an airtight jar in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
  • Stir or shake well before serving, as the dressing may thicken slightly when chilled.

Nutrition

Calories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 1gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 6mgSodium: 185mgPotassium: 20mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 11IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.1mg
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