Oil-Free Lemon Salad Dressing
Fresh, light and completely oil-free: this lemon salad dressing takes just a few minutes to blend, and with cucumber, garlic and a squeeze of lemon it brings a burst of freshness to any salad. Skipping the oil keeps it light while still full of flavour. Perfect for anyone who wants to eat a little lighter without giving up on taste.
Prep5 min
0 Total5 min
Servings4
Ingredients
Servings
- 0.5 cucumber
- 0.5 lemon, juiced
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- fresh herbs, to taste
- salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Peel and finely chop the garlic. Peel the cucumber and cut it into rough chunks.
- Add the cucumber, garlic, freshly squeezed lemon juice and balsamic vinegar to a blender, along with a little salt and pepper.
- Blend everything into a smooth sauce and season with herbs to taste. Stored in a screw-top jar in the fridge, the dressing keeps for about a week.
Nutrition facts per serving (estimate)
| Calories | 12 kcal |
|---|---|
| Carbohydrates | 2 g |
| Protein | 1 g |
| Fat | 0 g |
| Fibre | 1 g |
| of which sugar | 1 g |
Frequently asked questions
Doesn't a dressing without oil taste bland?
Not at all. Lemon, garlic, balsamic vinegar and fresh herbs give it plenty of flavour, while the cucumber makes the sauce creamy without any oil.
How long does the dressing keep?
In a screw-top jar in the fridge it keeps for about a week. Give it a quick shake before serving.
What does the lemon dressing go with?
It's great with leafy salads, cucumber salad and tomatoes, and works just as well as a fresh sauce over steamed vegetables.
