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Stylish overhead shot of homemade honey lemon vinaigrette in a glass mason jar beside a handwritten recipe card, surrounded by fresh lemons, olive oil, garlic cloves, and herbs on a rustic wooden table with natural sunlight

Diabetes-Friendly Honey Lemon Vinaigrette

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Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time0 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course:Dressing
Cuisine:Mediterranean
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1-2 tsp raw honey or substitute: 5 drops liquid stevia + ¼ tsp orange zest
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 small garlic clove minced
  • ¼ tsp Himalayan pink salt
  • ⅛ tsp freshly cracked black pepper

Method
 

Combine wet ingredients:
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, garlic, salt, and pepper.
Emulsify:
  1. Slowly drizzle in olive oil while continuously whisking until fully blended and slightly thickened.
Taste & adjust:
  1. Add more honey for sweetness or lemon for tang if desired.
Store:
  1. Transfer to an airtight jar. Keeps refrigerated for up to 1 week. Shake well before use.