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Home » Salads, Sauces and Dressings

Lemon Walnut Oil Salad Dressing

Dated: May 27, 2024 . Modified: May 27, 2024 by Kate Hahnel

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Walnut Oil Salad Dressing

Brighten up any salad with this flavorful walnut oil salad dressing! A handful of ingredients give this dressing it's distinct flavour, plus, it only requires two minutes to make!

Lemon walnut oil dressing

ingredients

  • roasted walnut oil.
  • lemon juice.
  • honey.
  • garlic.
  • whole-grain or Dijon mustard.
  • salt to taste.

what type of walnut oil to use

You can choose to use either cold-pressed or roasted walnut oil. Roasted walnut oil, which I use in this recipe, has a richer, nuttier flavor, making it perfect for salads.

Cold-pressed walnut oil, which is extracted without the use of heat thereby preserving more of the oil's natural flavor, aroma, and nutritional content, is also a great option.

Lemon and walnut oil salad dressing.

substituting the honey

  1. Maple syrup: This provides a similar sweetness with a distinct flavor.
  2. Date Syrup: Has a rich and slightly caramel-like taste, and will add depth to your dressing.
  3. Brown Rice Syrup: This is less sweet than honey, and has a mild flavor.
  4. Molasses: This has a strong flavor. I recommend using it sparingly, to avoid overpowering the dressing.
  5. Stevia: A calorie-free option, use in small amounts due to its high sweetness.

adapt the dressing to your taste

  • Add more lemon juice for more tang.
  • For a sweeter dressing, use more honey or add a splash of orange, pineapple, or apple juice.
  • Add more water for a lighter salad. Add one cooked egg yolk, for a thicker dressing, with a richer and creamier consistency.

storing it

Transfer the dressing to sterilized bottles and keep it in the fridge for 1-2 weeks.

you will also love these salads and dressings!

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  • German Potato Salad
  • Parsley and Lemon Moroccan Carrot Salad.
  • No-mayo Jamaican coleslaw
  • Mayo-free honey mustard dressing
  • East African Kachumbari Salad
  • Shirazi Salad

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📖 Recipe

Lemon and walnut oil salad dressing.

Lemon Walnut Oil Salad Dressing

Kate Hahnel
Brighten up any salad with this flavorful and easy lemon walnut oil salad dressing!
5 from 5 votes
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Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Total Time 5 minutes mins
Course Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine American
Servings 18
Calories 42 kcal

Equipment

Mason Jar
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Ingredients
  

  • ⅓ cup roasted walnut oil
  • 2 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1½ tablespoon honey (or maple syrup)
  • 1 clove minced garlic
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard or whole grain
  • a pinch of salt and pepper (or more to taste)

Instructions
 

  • Combine all the ingredients in a small jar with a tight-fitting lid. Shake vigourously to combine.
  • Serve it with chopped salads, noodles, grilled chicken, meats, or roasted vegetables.

Nutrition

Calories: 42kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 0.1gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 0.4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 9mgPotassium: 5mgFiber: 0.05gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 1IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 1mgIron: 0.02mg
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Comments

  1. Vladka

    June 03, 2024 at 1:51 pm

    5 stars
    The walnut oil makes a great addition to this dressing, I used to make it with olive oil before but I prefer this version.

    Reply
  2. Bri

    June 01, 2024 at 3:39 am

    5 stars
    I made this salad dressing last night and my family really liked it. Thanks!

    Reply
  3. Katie

    May 31, 2024 at 4:16 pm

    5 stars
    This was so easy and so good! Much better than anything store-bought. I'm a huge lemon fan so this hit the spot!

    Reply
  4. Vivian

    May 31, 2024 at 9:47 am

    5 stars
    I loved the zesty and nutty flavors! This will be my go-to salad dressing from now on!

    Reply
  5. Isabelle

    May 30, 2024 at 9:04 am

    5 stars
    Love making this. Paired it with our Roasted Chicken. It's simple salad dressing and you know it's healthy! My teenager loved it as well thanks!

    Reply
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