Bright & Versatile: A Guide to Our Meyer Lemon Olive Oil

If there's one olive oil that consistently earns a permanent spot in our customers' kitchens, it's our Meyer Lemon Olive Oil. This oil captures the fruit's signature brightness — sweeter and less acidic than a standard lemon — without any artificial flavoring or added citric acid. The result is a clean, vibrant oil that works equally well as a finishing drizzle, a marinade base, or a salad dressing foundation.

Product Summary

  • Tasting Notes: Bright, fresh citrus with a natural sweetness; clean finish with no bitterness.

  • Ideal Applications: Drizzling over grilled fish, roasted asparagus, or pasta; whisking into vinaigrettes; finishing risotto or hummus; baking in place of butter for a lighter crumb.

  • Recommended Pairings: Exceptional with our Lemon Thyme Finishing Salt for a bright finishing combination on seafood and vegetables.

  • Availability: 375ml bottles.

Featured Recipe: Meyer Lemon Vinaigrette

This is the kind of dressing that makes people ask for the recipe. It comes together in under five minutes, keeps in the refrigerator for up to two weeks, and works on everything from simple green salads to grain bowls, roasted vegetables, and grilled chicken. The Meyer Lemon Olive Oil does the heavy lifting — no lemon juice required.

Ingredients:

  • 1/4 cup Durango Olive Oil Company Meyer Lemon Olive Oil

  • 2 tablespoons Durango Olive Oil Company White Lemon Balsamic Vinegar (or White Traditional Balsamic)

  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

  • 1 small clove garlic, finely minced or grated

  • 1 teaspoon honey

  • 1/4 teaspoon coarse salt

  • Freshly cracked black pepper to taste

Instructions:

  1. Combine: Add the Dijon mustard, garlic, honey, salt, and balsamic vinegar to a small bowl or jar and whisk to combine.

  2. Emulsify: Slowly drizzle in the Meyer Lemon Olive Oil while whisking continuously until the dressing is fully emulsified and slightly thickened.

  3. Taste and Adjust: Season with additional salt, pepper, or a touch more honey to balance to your preference.

  4. Serve or Store: Use immediately or transfer to a sealed jar and refrigerate for up to two weeks. Shake well before each use.

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