This recipe will surprise you! Blending a whole lemon into this dressing creates a bright, sweet flavor with a creamy texture. Using the whole lemon not only adds fiber to this dressing, but also a healthy amount of Vitamin C.
Learning Objectives
Learn how a whole lemon adds flavor and creaminess to dressings and sauces. Try this trick with hummus and other favorites.
Level Ups (optional)
Serve with a salad recipe from our website.
Substitutions (optional)
Honey may be substituted for the maple syrup.
Equipment Needed
Blender
Glass Jar
Ingredients
- 1 lemon
- Juice of half of a lemon
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 2 Tbsp pure maple syrup
- 1 clove garlic
- ¼ tsp salt
- ⅛ tsp freshly cracked pepper
Directions
- Trim the stem off the end of the lemon and add it to a blender with the rest of the ingredients. Blend for 30-60 seconds until smooth and creamy. Store in a glass jar in the fridge.
