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.


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!