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Lemon and Honey Mustard Vinaigrette Recipe

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

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Lemon and Honey Mustard Vinaigrette Recipe

Prep/Total Time: 10 min.

Yield: 6 Servings

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Ingredients

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

Directions

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. Yield: 3/4 cup.

Nutritional Facts 2 tablespoons equals 133 calories, 12 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 128 mg sodium, 7 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, trace protein.

Originally published as Lemon and Honey Mustard Vinaigrette in Taste of Home's Holiday & Celebrations Cookbook Annual 2011, p144