This easy Creamy Lemon Herb Dressing is a fresh, tangy homemade salad dressing made with Greek yogurt, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, garlic, honey, and herbs. Ready in just minutes, it has a smooth, creamy texture that is perfect for grilled chicken salad, leafy greens, grain bowls, roasted vegetables, or as a simple vegetable dip.
Add the Greek yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, grated garlic, chopped herbs, honey, salt, and black pepper to a small mixing bowl.
Whisk until the ingredients are fully combined and the dressing looks smooth and creamy.
Add water, 1 teaspoon at a time, until the creamy lemon dressing reaches your preferred consistency. Keep it thicker for dipping or thin it slightly for drizzling over salad.
Taste and adjust with additional honey, lemon juice, salt, or pepper as needed.
For the best flavour, let the dressing rest for about 10 minutes before serving. This gives the garlic, lemon, and fresh herbs time to blend.
For the best Creamy Lemon Herb Dressing, let it rest for 10 minutes before serving so the fresh lemon, garlic, Dijon mustard, and herbs have time to blend into a smooth, flavourful homemade salad dressing.
Notes
Use freshly squeezed lemon juice for the brightest, freshest flavour in this creamy lemon herb dressing.
Full-fat Greek yogurt gives the homemade salad dressing a smoother, richer texture, but low-fat Greek yogurt also works.
Add water 1 teaspoon at a time until the dressing is thin enough to drizzle over grilled chicken salad or leafy greens.
Fresh parsley creates a mild herb dressing, while fresh dill gives it a stronger, savoury flavour.
Start with 1 teaspoon of honey and add more if you prefer a slightly sweeter lemon Dijon dressing.
Finely grate the garlic so it blends evenly through the creamy Greek yogurt dressing.
Let the dressing rest for 10 minutes before serving. The lemon, garlic, and fresh herb flavours become more balanced as they sit.
This easy salad dressing also works as a dip for fresh vegetables or a creamy sauce for grilled chicken, salmon, and roasted potatoes.
Store leftover creamy lemon dressing in an airtight jar in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Stir well before serving and add a splash of lemon juice or water if the dressing thickens while chilled.