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    Home ยป Recipes ยป Salads ยป Homemade Meyer Lemon Salad Dressing Recipe

    LAST UPDATED: June 13, 2020 โ€ข FIRST PUBLISHED: April 1, 2018 By Toni Dash 47 Comments

    Homemade Meyer Lemon Salad Dressing Recipe

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    Homemade Meyer Lemon Salad Dressing with fresh greens and edible flowers

    Making homemade salad dressing is quick, easy and superior in flavor. Homemade Meyer Lemon Salad Dressing uses five simple ingredients including seasonal fresh Meyer lemon juice, for a dressing you’ll want to put on all your fresh salads!

    Homemade Meyer Lemon Salad Dressing with fresh greens and edible flowers
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    Homemade Meyer Lemon Salad Dressing recipe in an antique cut crystal carafe with fresh spring greens

    This recipe was originally published in May 2014 and has been updated in April 2018!

    I grew up in the iceberg lettuce era of salad. We all just accepted the complete absence of flavor as a given. As I began shopping from Farmer’s Markets as an adult I realized the vast world of lettuce available I’d never known existed.

    Fantastic colors and leaf shapes that actually have great flavor too.

    When visiting a friend in Switzerland a number of years ago I had a salad using only basil as a base leafy green. It seemed so strange but I loved it.

    It made me realize I was approaching salad with a bit of a trail horse mentality that I quickly shed. I love combining many leafy greens and flavor-packed herbs and flowers for a beautiful salad.

    Spring in particular offers many options for creative options! Of course using a great salad dressing is a must.

    With the fire stoked and heat turned high as our Rocky Mountain spring weather often demands, I made this bright, light dressing that kisses springs greens leaving them tasting like a sunny day!

    Fresh spring lettuce, greens and edible flowers

    Meyer Lemon Salad Dressing Ingredients

    Fresh Meyer lemon juice, a smidgen of sweet apple cider vinegar , extra virgin olive oil and a dab of Dijon. A bit of white pepper for good measure.  Mmmmmm.

    TIP for Best Citrus Juicing: if you put a citrus fruit in the microwave for 10 seconds before juicing it, the juice yield will be greater!

    The Difference between Meyer Lemons and Regular Lemons

    This salad dressing recipe uses fresh Meyer lemon juice specifically due to it’s sweeter, less acidic flavor. Meyer lemons are only available during the winter (usually December through May depending on where you live).

    Meyer Lemons are smaller than regular lemons, a bit deeper yellow/orange (some believe they are a cross between a lemon and mandarin orange) both in the flesh and skin. If side by side with a regular lemon the visual difference and flavor is noticeable.

    Why Make Homemade Salad Dressing?

    After kicking the boring salad situation I was reminded how crucial a great dressing is. One that is not too heavy or with flavors that overwhelm the salad ingredients.

    Making dressing at home allows you complete control to season the dressing for your personal preference or change it to match your specific salad.

    Homemade salad dressings are quick and easy to make. I’ve found since making my own, purchased salad dressings often have flavors I don’t love too. I never realized how simple making my own dressing is and I think once you try it you’ll be hooked too.
    Cut glass carafe of Homemade Meyer Lemon Salad Dressing on a wooden surface

    Suggested Supplies for making Homemade Salad Dressing

    Salad dressings don’t require fancy equipment . A citrus juicer: either handheld citrus reamer or counter type juicer (I use both). I often use small repurposed jars and salad dressing carafes are great to make and pour.

    Homemade salad dressing should be stored in a sealed container and may need to warm at room temperature before using leftovers.

    More Meyer Lemon Recipe Ideas You’ll Love:

    • Meyer Lemon Lavender Mojitos
    • White Asparagus Arugula Spring Salad with Meyer Lemon White Balsamic Dressing
    • Meyer Lemon Creme Brulee (She Wears Many Hats)

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    How to Make Homemade Meyer Lemon Salad Dressing – Step by Step:

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    Homemade Meyer Lemon Salad Dressing in a cut crystal vintage carafe with fresh greens

    Meyer Lemon Salad Dressing

    Light and bright this Meyer Lemon Salad Dressing doesn't compete or overwhelm salad greens; it celebrates them!Serving size note: serving size will vary depending on size of salad being dressed. Total salad dressing volume noted below.
    5 from 14 votes
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    Course: Salad
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Servings: 10 1-tablespoon servings (Makes 2/3 cups total dressing)
    Calories: 96kcal
    Author: Toni Dash
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    Ingredients

    • ½ cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
    • 1 tablespoons Meyer Lemon Juice , freshly squeezed (takes aproximately 1 lemon)
    • 1 teaspoon Apple Cider Vinegar
    • ½ teaspoon Dijon Mustard
    • Pinch ground White Pepper

    Instructions

    • Add all ingredients to a jar; place lid on jar and tighten.
    • Shake vigorously until all ingredients have blended together in an emulsion. Store sealed in refrigerator.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 96kcal | Carbohydrates: 0g | Protein: 0g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 3mg | Sugar: 0g | Vitamin C: 0.6mg | Iron: 0.1mg
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    1. Suzanne says

      April 13, 2020 at 7:25 am

      5 stars
      I make mine the same way minus the ACV.

      Reply
    2. Kerri says

      March 30, 2020 at 1:40 pm

      Wow, thank you! Not only is this recipe delicious and easy, like another reviewer said, I also have all these ingredients in my kitchen. So simple, so tasty, and gives salad the extra kick it needs without a lot of “stuff.” A little goes a long way.

      Reply
    3. Carolyn says

      April 06, 2018 at 6:25 pm

      I love lemon! I can’t wait to try this on salads!

      Reply
    4. Megan @ MegUnprocessed says

      April 05, 2018 at 4:21 pm

      This sounds like it has so much flavor! I love making dressing from scratch, I’m going to have to try it!

      Reply
    5. ashley says

      April 04, 2018 at 8:29 am

      I need to get my hands on some meyer lemons so I can make this asap!

      Reply
    6. Debra C. says

      April 03, 2018 at 6:13 pm

      5 stars
      Homemade salad dressing takes salads to a whole new level. I grew up in the iceberg era too so I know exactly what you are saying! Lovely dressing!

      Reply
    7. brianne says

      April 03, 2018 at 6:02 pm

      This dressing looks so delicious and super refreshing! I love the taste of a meyer lemon!

      Reply
    8. Veronica Vilora Solomon says

      April 03, 2018 at 4:16 pm

      That dressing sounds divine. I love a good dressing and a delicious salad. This might be one to try

      Reply
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