Lemon 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!

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.

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!

• Kale Walnut Salad
• 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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