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Lemon Caper Dressing

Made by Anastasia Papapetros - Serves 12 Filed Under: Salad Dressings, Vinaigrette Dressings

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Our Lemon Caper Dressing is just the thing to add some zingy flavour to your salads. But it also makes a delicious sauce for simple baked or grilled fish, shrimp or chicken. 

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LEMON CAPER DRESSING IN BLACK BOWL ON PINK PLATTER WITH CAPERS ON THE SIDE

This dressing is bursting with citrusy brightness and the unique flavour of capers, this dressing is a game-changer for your salads.

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  • How to Make It
  • What Can I Use It On?
  • Tips and Questions
  • We Have Used It On 
  • Also Try It On 
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You Will Need

INGREDIENTS NEEDED TO MAKE LEMON CAPER DRESSING WITH TEXT

How to Make It

Place all your dressing ingredients in a small food processor or high-speed blender.

Lemon caper dressing ingredients in blender with ingredients on side.

Season and blitz until well combined, taste and adjust seasonings to your liking.

Blitzed lemon caper dressing in blender with ingredients on side.

Store in a sealed container (glass jars are ideal for this) in your fridge for 4-5 days. 

What Can I Use It On?

  1. Salads:
    • Drizzle lemon caper dressing over green salads, especially those with leafy greens, sturdy greens such as kale, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, and avocados. It adds a bright and zesty element to your salad.
    • Mix it into a pasta or grain salad with cherry tomatoes, olives, feta cheese, and fresh herbs for a refreshing and flavorful dish.
    • Add it to a a bean salad with corn, diced peppers, tomatoes, onions and coriander/cilantro.
  2. Grilled or Steamed Vegetables:
    • Toss grilled vegetables, such as asparagus, zucchini, or bell peppers, with lemon caper dressing for a burst of flavour.
    • Drizzle it over steamed or roaste brassicas such as cauliflower and broccoli.
  3. Seafood and Chicken
    • Use it as a marinade for chicken, fish or shrimp before grilling or baking. It pairs well and will add a tangy and savory kick
    • Marinate chicken breasts or thighs in lemon caper dressing before grilling or roasting. It adds a tangy and savory kick to your chicken.
    • Mix lemon caper dressing into a pasta salad with cherry tomatoes, olives, feta cheese, and fresh herbs for a refreshing and flavorful dish.
  4. Vegetarian Buddha Bowls:
    • Add a generous spoonful of lemon caper dressing to a vegetarian Buddha bowl featuring grains, roasted vegetables, avocado, and a protein source like tofu or beans.
  5. Sandwiches and Wraps:
    • Toss cooked couscous or farro with lemon caper dressing, diced cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, and fresh herbs for a delightful grain salad.
  6. Vegetable Dips:
    • Combine lemon caper dressing with sour cream to create a flavourful dip for fresh vegetables or pita chips.
  7. Top Grilled Cheese:
    • Great as a topping on fried halloumi or feta cheese (saganaki).

Tips and Questions

What Are Capers?

Capers are pickled flower buds that are picked from a shrubby bush before they have flowered. Once picked they are dried in the sun and either brined or packed in salt to preserve them. 

If they are allowed to mature they are called caper berries and look like green cherries with stems attached. Caperberries are brined and eaten and served as you would olives or pickles (try them in your next antipasto platter). 

Make sure your rinse and drain them well before using them to tone down their briny taste (unless you prefer them that way).

How Much Does it Make?

It will make approximately ¾ cup of salad dressing enough for 1 salad that serves 4 people.

How Long Can I Store it For? 

It will make approximately ¾ cup of salad dressing enough for 1 salad that serves 4 people.

We Have Used It On 

Romanesco Salad (stay tuned for our delicious salad recipe!)

ROMANESCO SALAD IN PINK SALAD BOWL WITH PARSLEY AND PARMESAN FLAKES IN PINK BOWL ON THE SIDE

Also Try It On 

You could try using this Lemon Caper Dressing as an alternative for these salads:

MEXICAN BEAN SALAD WITH AVOCADO SALSA
MEXICAN BEAN SALAD
CLOSE UP IN PORTRAIT OF CHOPPED KALE SALAD
KALE CHOPPED SALAD

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Lemon caper dressing in black bowl on pink platter with capers on the side.

Lemon Caper Dressing

Our Lemon Caper Dressing is just the thing to add some zingy flavour to your salads. But can also makes delicious sauce for simple baked or grilled fish, shrimp or chicken. 
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Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes minutes
* Times are an estimate and will depend on your skill level
Course: Dressings & Vinaigrettes
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: dairy-free, Easy, gluten free, keto, low carb, nut free, paleo, whole30
Servings: 12 tablespoons*
Calories: 56kcal
Author: Anastasia Papapetros
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Equipment
  • Bullet or High Speed Blender or Small Food Processor
  • Sealed container or glass jar
Ingredients
  • ⅓ cup olive or avocado oil
  • ¼ cup lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 4 tbsps capers
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 2-3 anchovies optional use 2 tsps nutritional yeast for vegan
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Instructions
  • Place all your dressing ingredients in a small food processor or high speed blender.
  • Season and blitz until well combined, taste and adjust seasonings to your liking.
  • Store in a sealed container (glass jars are ideal) in your fridge for 4-5 days.

Notes

*It will make approximately ¾ cup of salad dressing enough for 1 salad that serves 4 people. This is approximately 12 tablespoons of dressing and the nutritional values have been set per tablespoon.
Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.
Calories: 56kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 75mg | Potassium: 5mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 2mg | Iron: 1mg
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About Anastasia Papapetros

Anastasia has been passionate about cooking since she was eight years old, and hasn't left the kitchen since! With over a decade of experience running her own coffee shop and catering business, Anastasia has developed a true love for salads - especially for family get-togethers and friends' functions. She's the go-to for bringing the perfect salad to any occasion!

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