Tangy Honey Lemon French Salad Dressing

Jazz up your favorite salad with this semi-homemade Tangy Honey Lemon French Salad Dressing. This zippy salad dressing is tastebud tingling and comes together quickly with staple ingredients.

Tangy Honey Lemon French Dressing

Salad is often my go-to lunch. Since I mostly work at home, it’s often the easiest thing for me to throw together. I always have lettuce, tomatoes, hard-boiled eggs and other random veggies to throw into a big bowl for the perfect lunch. Most importantly, I usually always have a mason jar full of this Tangy Honey Lemon French Salad Dressing hanging out in my fridge.

This dressing is semi-homemade and consists of doctoring up a bottle of my favorite bottled French dressing from the grocery store. It’s kind of like doctoring up a boxed cake mix, making it better and tastier in the end. This tangy salad dressing is one of three homemade salad dressings I keep pretty consistently available in my kitchen.

Do you have a favorite salad dressing? Is it homemade or store-bought? I’d love to know about it in the comments.

Studies have shown eating fresh veggies (like salads) with fat, such as salad dressings or cheese helps our bodies absorb beneficial nutrients found in vegetables. Lycopene and beta-carotene (both found in fresh veggies) have been shown to help prevent heart disease and cancer. Basically, salad dressing in moderation is a good thing!

Salad Additions

• raw greens, such as lettuce, spinach, kale, mixed greens or arugula
• raw veggies like chopped carrots, onions, cucumbers, celery, mushrooms and broccoli
• nuts and seeds such as pistachios, walnuts, pumpkin seeds, almonds, peanuts and chia seeds
• whole grains like quinoa, farro and barley will add texture and flavor to your salad
• beans and legumes such as black beans and kidney beans are perfect with this dressing
• crushed tortilla or pita chips
• shredded hard cheeses like cheddar, Gouda, Parmesan and Manchego
• roasted veggies
• hard-boiled eggs
• fresh herbs like basil, mint, rosemary, parsley, sage and cilantro.
• Leftover meats such as baked or grilled chicken, pork or beef
• salmon, shrimp and lobster
• avocados
• soft cheeses such as  fresh mozzarella, feta, ricotta, goat, bleu and burrata
• corn and salsa
• tofu, edamame and olives

When it comes to taste, only you can decide what is best for you. It would be hard for anyone to decide what salad dressing might taste best for each individual. However, is taste really that subjective? I know salt in general is very broad when it comes to how much to add; think table salt vs kosher salt. However, other ingredients like spices need to be tweaked when it comes to pleasing a crowd. Most restaurants have found a way to cater to the masses and most people leave pleased with their meals. So again, is taste really subjective after all? I’m still trying to figure it out.

This picture is for everyone who can’t wait for the actual salad to be made. You know who you are.

MORE SALAD DRESSING RECIPES TO TRY

• Creamy Gorgonzola and Parmesan Salad Dressing
• Creamy Mayonnaise Salad Dressing
• Creamy Mexican Avocado Dressing
• Strawberry Vinaigrette
• Best Creamy Parmesan Salad Dressing
• Italian Dressing
• Honey Dijon Dressing
• Old Spaghetti Factory’s Creamy Pesto Dressing

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Print Recipe 5 from 4 votes Tangy Honey Lemon French Salad Dressing Jazz up your favorite salad with this semi-homemade Tangy Honey Lemon French Salad Dressing . This zippy salad dressing is tastebud tingling and comes together quickly with staple ingredients. Prep Time10 minutes mins Chill4 hours hrs Total Time4 hours hrs 10 minutes mins Course: Salad Cuisine: American Keyword: Tangy Honey Lemon French Salad Dressing Servings: 21 Calories: 123kcal Author: Cathy Pollak Ingredients 1 16 oz bottle French dressing (any brand) 1/4 cup clover honey 3 tbsps rice vinegar (not seasoned) zest of one lemon 2 tbsps fresh lemon juice 1 tsp ground cinnamon Instructions In a large bowl, whisk together all ingredients until completely combined. Add dressing to a mason jar or other vessel with a tight lid. Refrigerate at least four hours before tossing with your favorite crisp salad greens and veggies. Nutrition Nutrition Facts Tangy Honey Lemon French Salad Dressing Amount Per Serving (2 tbsps) Calories 123 Calories from Fat 98 % Daily Value* Fat 10.9g17% Saturated Fat 1.4g9% Polyunsaturated Fat 5.1g Monounsaturated Fat 2.1g Sodium 203.8mg9% Potassium 18.3mg1% Carbohydrates 7.2g2% Fiber 0.1g0% Sugar 7g8% Protein 0.2g0% Vitamin A 115IU2% Vitamin C 0.7mg1% Calcium 7mg1% Iron 0.2mg1% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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