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30+ Fresh Lemon Recipes (Sweet and Savory!)

A fun fact about AK readers is that they are truly obsessed with lemons. Seriously, every time I post a new lemon recipe on the blog or share it on social media, everyone goes crazy. One of the most requested desserts is ‘everything with lemon.’

Alright guys, after hearing your requests for more and more lemon recipes, I decided to put together a collection of all the recipes using fresh lemons. you’re right. You will discover over 30 amazing, sweet and delicious dishes. Lemon Recipes You can seriously enjoy every meal.

*Don’t forget this fun tutorial to learn how to make dried tangerines!

fall in love with lemons

As I started compiling my huge list of healthy lemon recipes, I realized how often I cook and bake with lemons. Lemon juice (and zest) sneaks into everything from breads and muffins to dressings and main dishes, as well as cakes, cookies and bars. It adds freshness and tartness to dressings and marinades and a bright flavor to sweet treats.

For your convenience, we’ve categorized these recipes as follows:

  • sweet breakfast
  • fruit and vegetable salad
  • Quinoa & Pasta Salad
  • Dressings and Sauces
  • Snacks and Apps
  • Unique side dishes
  • delicious dinner
  • And beautiful desserts

Have you ever wondered, “What can I do with leftover lemons?” Are you curious? The answer is to choose a recipe from each category and enjoy your lemon party.

Lemon Blueberry Baked Oatmeal with Cut Slices in a Baking DishLemon Blueberry Baked Oatmeal with Cut Slices in a Baking Dish

sweet breakfast

Lemon Poppy Seed Blueberry Baked Oatmeal

Lemon Lovers Lemon Blueberry Sweet Roll

The Fluffiest Lemon Blueberry Poppy Seed Pancakes (High Protein, Gluten Free!)

Lemon Blueberry Smoothie

Healthy Lemon Poppy Seed Bread

Strawberry Lemonade Smoothie

Healthy Lemon Poppyseed Muffins with Lemon Blueberry Glaze

Paleo Lemon Blueberry Bread

fruit and vegetable salad

Spring Green Salad with Basil Lemon Vinaigrette

Vegan Caesar Salad

Tomato Cucumber Avocado Salad

Peach Brussels Sprouts Crunch Salad with Creamy Tahini Poppy Seed Dressing

Spicy Ranch Chopped Chicken Cabbage Salad

Healthy Summer Broccoli Salad

The Easiest Chopped Greek Chickpea Salad

Avocado Peach Tomato Salad with Dilly Tahini Dressing

Quinoa & Pasta Salad

Chickpea Arugula Quinoa Salad

Avocado & Tomato Chickpea Pasta Salad with Lemon Basil Vinaigrette

Try the Kale Couscous Salad

Herby Chickpea and Feta Pasta Salad

Herby Olive Italian Orzo Salad

Vegan Caesar Pasta Salad

Roasted Carrot Cauliflower Quinoa Salad with Sunshine Dressing

Kale, Edamame and Quinoa Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette

Absolutely Delicious BLT Pasta Salad with Creamy Jalapeño Cashew Dressing

Peach, Tomato, Corn Arugula Pasta Salad

Dressings and Sauces

Sunshine Dressing

Healthy Lemon Basil Vinaigrette

Creamy Tahini Poppy Seed Dressing

Vegan Caesar Dressing

Spicy green feta sauce

Healthy Curry Tahini Dressing

Creamy Feta Yogurt Dressing (or Dip!)

Jalapeno Cashew Cream Sauce

The Best Creamy Tahini Sauce Recipe

Snacks and Apps

Whipped Feta Bruschetta Dip

How to Make Super Creamy Hummus (+5 Different Flavors!)

Spicy Roasted Red Pepper Feta Dip

High Protein Cottage Cheese Giardiniera Dip

Peach Crostini with Whipped Cottage Cheese, Basil and Hot Honey

Garlic & Herb Whipped Cottage Cheese Dip

Whipped Feta Yogurt Dip with Hot Honey, Basil, and Toasted Almonds

Baked crostini with roasted cherries, goat cheese and basil

Garlic White Bean Basil Hummus

Unique side dishes

Crispy Parmesan Roasted Potatoes with Garlic, Lemon and Herbs

Sesame Roasted Vegetables and Chickpeas with Garlic Tahini Yogurt Sauce

Spicy Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Parmesan Cheese and Crispy Chili Peppers

Crispy Cacio e Pepe Potato Stack

delicious dinner

Greek Turkey Meatballs with Lemon Orzo and Creamy Feta Yogurt Sauce

Sheet Pan Herby Lemon Garlic Chicken and Potatoes

Lemon Parmesan Chicken Wings with Herby Yogurt Ranch

Honey Lemon Garlic Salmon

Herby Chicken Meatball Pita with Jalapeño Tzatziki

Zucchini & Sausage Roasted Orzo with Hot Honey & Feta

Sheet Pan Jalapeno Pistachio Chicken Meatball Bowl

Sheet Pan Salmon with Potatoes and Chickpeas

Grilled Tahini Chicken Caesar Sandwich

beautiful dessert

Almond Lemon Raspberry Poppy Seed Cake

Lemon Pistachio Cake with Lovely Lemon Frosting

Mixed Berry Cobbler with Lemon-Pistachio Biscuits

Lemon Cream Pie with Pecan Gingernap Crust

Paleo Lemon Poppyseed Cookies

Lemon Blueberry Zucchini Cake with Lemon Frosting

Lemon Poppy Seed Cake Energy Bites

Lemon cookies with a lovely lemon glaze

Healthy Lemon Bars (Gluten Free, Dairy Free & Paleo!)

If you make one of these lemon recipes, please leave a comment and rating for the recipe so I know how much you liked it!

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