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Lemon Vinaigrette Dressing

Brighten up any salad with this zesty Lemon Vinaigrette Dressing. It's quick, easy, and made with fresh ingredients for a burst of flavor.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 75
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 1 lemon zest + ~2 tbsp juice
  • 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tbsp vinegar red grape juice, white grape juice, or apple cider
  • 1 clove garlic finely minced
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard for emulsification
  • 1 tsp honey or maple syrup, agave, or stevia, optional
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Optional herbs thyme, parsley, dill, basil
  • Optional pinch of red pepper flakes or sriracha for spice

Method
 

  1. Zest the lemon and juice it to get about 2 tablespoons.
  2. Mince the garlic.
  3. In a bowl or jar, combine lemon juice, zest, garlic, vinegar, Dijon mustard, and honey.
  4. Slowly whisk in olive oil until fully emulsified or shake everything in a sealed jar.
  5. Add salt, pepper, and herbs to taste.
  6. If needed, thin the dressing with a teaspoon of water.
  7. Store in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 1 week. Shake or stir before serving.

Notes

Adjust the amount of honey to your desired sweetness. For a creamier dressing, add a tablespoon of mayonnaise or Greek yogurt.