LEMON AND HONEY MUSTARD VINAIGRETTE

Lemon and Honey Mustard Vinaigrette image

A bit of honey helps balance the tangy flavor of lemon juice and mustard. I use this as a salad dressing, as a topping for steamed veggies and as a marinade for chicken.-Greg Fontenot, The Woodlands, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 3/4 cup.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1/4 cup lemon juice
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon yellow mustard
2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/3 cup olive oil

Steps:

Place the first eight ingredients in a blender; cover and process until blended. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream. Refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 133 calories, Fat 12g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 128mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.