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2-Min Sweet & Tangy Keto Salad Dressing

2 min
GF Gluten-Free DF Dairy-Free V Vegan VG Vegetarian EF Egg-Free NF Nut-Free
by: Lindsay Grimes
April 20, 2015 (Updated: September 30, 2024)
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This is a side view of a jar with a lemon vinaigrette filling it halfway up. The jar sits on a marble counter with white subway tile in the background.
This lemon mustard vinaigrette is the perfect keto salad dressing! It’s sweet, tangy, and comes together in 2 quick minutes!

Keto salad dressing is about to get a whole new place in your daily lineup once you try this sweet and tangy lemon vinaigrette!

Ah, the sweet and tangy lemon mustard vinaigrette! It’s a culinary delight that tantalizes the tastebuds with its bright, citrus and bold, zesty flavors. Too much? I’ll keep going…

The velvety smoothness of the mustard balances perfectly with the tartness of the lemon and creates a symphony of taste on the tongue.

It’s light and airy consistency dances across the palate, leaving behind a refreshing and invigorating finish.

This keto salad dressing has a hint of sweetness making it the perfect addition to any dish.

Indulge in the luxuriousness of this sweet and tangy lemon mustard vinaigrette and elevate your culinary experience to new heights!

What should we drizzle this lemon salad dressing on? Asparagus Pasta Salad, Roasted Radish Balsamic Mint Salad, or this Crunchy Kale Avocado Salad + Ginger Carrot Dressing are all great options!

Ingredients For Lemon Keto Salad Dressing

Lemons. This is going to be the base of the dressing and add that tang!

Avocado Oil. I love to use avocado oil because it’s so mellow but you can definitely use your favorite olive oil if you prefer!

Agave Nectar: Feel free to use your favorite sweetener!

Dijon Mustard: I love the velvety finish of dijon mustard but whole grain mustard would also be a great option!

Apple Cider Vinegar. Just a splash to bump up the acidity of the this keto salad dressing. You could sub in a white wine vinegar if you prefer! Balsamic vinegar would also work but may change the appearance of the dressing, making it a bit more muddy.

Let’s make this keto salad dressing!

This dressing requires two main steps: juicing the lemon and emulsifying all the ingredients together.

For the vinaigrette, just put all ingredients in a jar and shake it to combine! So simple and easy to whip up!

This is an image of a hand squeezing juice out of half of a lemon into a glass bowl. Squeezed lemon halves are to the top left of the image. Juice is in the glass bowl with some seeds floating in it. The bowl sits on a white marble counter.
This is an overhead image of a jar with a strainer with lemon seeds in it. Lemons halves that have been squeezed are at the top left of the image.
This is a glass jar sitting on a white marble counter with lemon juice in it.

How to Juice a Lemon:

There are several ways to juice a lemon:

  1. Squeezing the lemon by hand: This is the most basic method of juicing a lemon. To do this, you simply cut the lemon in half and squeeze it with your hands to extract the juice.
  2. Using a handheld juicer: This method involves using a small, cone-shaped tool to press the lemon and extract the juice. Handheld juicers are metal, glass or plastic and designed to be easy to use and easy to clean. Using a handheld juicer can make it easier to extract juice from lemons, as it allows you to apply more pressure and extract more juice in less time.
  3. Using a citrus press: This method involves using a larger, more heavy-duty tool to press the lemon and extract the juice. Citrus presses are metal and are more efficient at extracting juice than handheld juicers or manual squeezing.
  4. Using a reamer: This method involves using a small, pointed tool to “ream” the lemon and extract the juice. Reamers are metal or plastic and are good for extracting juice from smaller lemons or limes.

What is Emulsifying?

Emulsifying is the process of combining two or more liquids that are normally immiscible, or unable to be mixed together, into a stable, homogenous mixture. This is typically done by adding one liquid to the other and stirring or shaking vigorously to create an emulsion.

An emulsion is a mixture of two or more liquids that are usually immiscible, such as oil and water. The process of emulsifying allows these liquids to be mixed together and stay combined, forming a stable mixture.

Emulsions are used in a wide variety of products, including foods (such as mayonnaise and salad dressings), cosmetics (such as lotions and creams), and pharmaceuticals (such as emulsified medications). Emulsifiers, such as lecithin or polysorbates, are often added to help stabilize the emulsion and prevent the liquids from separating.

This is an overhead image looking into a jar half filled with an emulsified liquid. The jar sits on a white marble counter.

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GF Gluten-Free DF Dairy-Free V Vegan VG Vegetarian EF Egg-Free NF Nut-Free

2-Min Sweet & Tangy Keto Salad Dressing

This lemon mustard vinaigrette is the perfect keto salad dressing! It’s sweet, tangy, and comes together in 2 quick minutes!

Recipe by:Lindsay Grimes
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Prep: 2 minCook: 0 minTotal: 2 min
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Servings: 8 servings 1x

Ingredients

  • 2 lemons, juiced (about 1/3 cup juice)
  • 4 tablespoons avocado oil (or olive oil)
  • 2 tablespoons agave nectar (or favorite sugar-free sweetener)
  • 2 tablespoons dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar

Instructions

  1. Juice the lemons, strain the juice and add it to a jar.
    This is an image of a hand squeezing juice out of half of a lemon into a glass bowl. Squeezed lemon halves are to the top left of the image. Juice is in the glass bowl with some seeds floating in it. The bowl sits on a white marble counter.
  2. Add the remaining ingredients to the jar. 
    This is an overhead image of a glass jar filled with amber color liquid. The jar sits on a white marble counter.
  3. Place the lid on the jar and shake for 1 minute until the dressing emulsifies. 
    This is an overhead image looking down into a jar with salad dressing in it. The jar sits on a white marble counter.
  4. Drizzle on your salad and enjoy!
    This is a side view of a jar with a lemon vinaigrette filling it halfway up. The jar sits on a marble counter with white subway tile in the background.

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Nutrition Info:

  • Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
  • Calories: 81
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 90mg
  • Fat: 7g
  • Saturated Fat: 0.8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 0g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 4g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 0g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg
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I’m Lindsay - cookbook author, blogger and chocolate lover! If gluten-free desserts are your jam, you’re in the right place! I live in south Jersey with my family and new puppy Roxie! Some of my favorite things are oat milk lattes, sunny days and warm, gooey chocolate chip cookies.

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