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Lemon Caper Dressing

Made by Anastasia Papapetros - Serves 12 Filed Under: Dressings & Vinaigrettes

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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

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).

What Can I Use It On?

Perfect for brassica salads such as cauliflower, romanesco, broccoli or broccollini either roasted or blanched 

  • Ideal with tomato or leafy green salads.
  • A great zingy dressing to massage kale with.
  • Great with bean salads.
  • Great as a topping on fried halloumi or feta cheese (saganaki).
  • As a delectable sauce on fish, seafood or chicken.

You Will Need:

INGREDIENTS NEEDED TO MAKE LEMON CAPER DRESSING WITH TEXT

How to make it

  1. Place all your dressing ingredients in a small food processor or high-speed blender.
  2. Season and blitz until well combined, taste and adjust seasonings to your liking.
  3. Store in a sealed container (glass jars are ideal for this) in your fridge for 4-5 days. 
LEMON CAPER DRESSING INGREDIENTS IN BLENDER WITH INGREDIENTS ON SIDE
ADD INGREDIENTS TO BLENDER
BLITZED LEMON CAPER DRESSING IN BLENDER WITH INGREDIENTS ON SIDE
BLITZ WELL TO COMBINE

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? 

Keep it in a sealed container in your fridge (not on the door), and it should keep for 4-5 days.

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
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Total Time: 5 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
Metric - Imperial
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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