Description
Shake up this Simple Lemon Vinaigrette in just minutes and turn everyday salads, grain bowls, roasted vegetables, and quick dinner ideas into something bright and fresh. This easy recipe is a healthy snack helper, a quick breakfast bowl drizzle, a light lunch dressing, and one of those simple food ideas you will want in the fridge all week.
Ingredients
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
1 small garlic clove, finely grated
1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley or thyme, optional
1 pinch red pepper flakes, optional
Instructions
1. Add the fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, Dijon mustard, honey or maple syrup, grated garlic, salt, and black pepper to a small jar.
2. Stir briefly to dissolve the mustard and sweetener into the lemon juice.
3. Pour in the extra virgin olive oil.
4. Seal the jar tightly and shake for 20 to 30 seconds, until the vinaigrette looks glossy and slightly creamy.
5. Taste with a lettuce leaf or cucumber slice, then adjust with more lemon juice, olive oil, salt, or honey as needed.
6. Stir in fresh herbs or red pepper flakes if using.
7. Serve right away or refrigerate in a sealed jar. Shake well before each use.
Notes
Use fresh lemon juice instead of bottled lemon juice for the cleanest, brightest flavor.
Taste the dressing with an actual salad leaf or vegetable instead of from a spoon because it gives a more accurate idea of the final flavor.
If the olive oil thickens in the refrigerator, let the jar sit at room temperature for 10 to 15 minutes, then shake well before serving.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dressing
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 124
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 146 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
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