Lemon Dill Dressing (Perfect for Salads or Salmon)
This lemon dill dressing is bright, zesty, and packed with fresh herb flavor. It doubles as a tangy dill sauce and a lemon herb dressing for just about anything from grain bowls, seasonal salads, or grilled proteins. Whether you drizzle it over grilled vegetables, toss it into a lentil salad, spoon it over grilled salmon, or mop it up with crusty bread, this homemade lemon dill vinaigrette is one of those quick dressing recipes you’ll find yourself making on repeat all summer long.
Prep Time5 minutes mins
Cook Time5 minutes mins
Course: Dressing, Salad, Serves 4-5
Cuisine: American
Keyword: lemon dill dressing
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Pamela
Lemon Dill Dressing
- 2 Tbsp Olive oil
- 2 Tbsp Walnut oil (optional, or use all olive oil)
- 3 Tbsp Fresh Lemon juice
- 2 tsp Dijon mustard
- ¾ tsp Sea salt
- Black pepper to taste
- ½ cup Fresh dill finely chopped
Grilled Veggie Salad
- 1 Sweet bell pepper quartered and seeded
- 1-2 Small zucchini or summer squash cut in half lengthwise
- 1 Red onion thick slices (stick a toothpick through to hold layers together)
- Olive oil for brushing on vegetables
- Salt and pepper for seasoning vegetables
- 3 cups Cooked brown or green lentils or 2 packages Melissa’s cooked lentils
- ½ cup Crumbled goat or feta cheese preferably goat or sheep
Step 1: In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, walnut oil (if using), lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper.
Step 2: Stir in the finely chopped fresh dill until well combined.
Step 3: Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Use immediately or refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 5 days. Shake or whisk before using.
Grilled Veggie Salad
Step 1: Preheat a grill. Brush vegetables with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
Step 2: Grill until just tender but still firm. Let cool slightly (just enough so you don’t burn your fingers!), then chop into bite-size pieces.
Step 3: Place lentils in a serving bowl. Add chopped vegetables.
Step 4: Drizzle with the lemon dill dressing and toss gently to combine.
Step 5: Sprinkle with crumbled cheese and garnish with extra dill or lemon slices.
- Store in a sealed container for up to 5 days. Give it a good shake or stir before using.