Description
This vibrant lemon vinaigrette bursts with flavor, effortlessly enhancing salads and grilled dishes. Fresh, tangy, and easy to make, it’s your go-to dressing for any occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
- ¼ cup fresh lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
- ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a small bowl or jar, combine fresh lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and honey (or maple syrup). Whisk until blended.
- Gradually drizzle in the olive oil while whisking continuously to emulsify the mixture.
- Season with salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste; adjust as necessary.
- If using a jar, secure the lid tightly and shake until well combined.
Notes
- For an aromatic twist, consider adding fresh herbs like basil or dill.
- Substitute honey with maple syrup for a vegan-friendly option.
- Allow the vinaigrette to sit for about 10 minutes before serving to let flavors meld.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 30g
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg