Lemony Vinaigrette
Brighten up your salads and roasted veggies with this quick and easy Lemony Vinaigrette, a zesty homemade dressing bursting with fresh, tangy flavor. Made with vibrant fresh lemon juice, rich extra-virgin olive oil, Dijon mustard for a subtle kick, and a touch of honey or maple syrup for balanced sweetness, this vinaigrette is perfectly rounded out with minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Ready in just 5 minutes, this versatile salad dressing is as simple to make as it is delicious. Shake it up in a mason jar or whisk it together in a bowl, and enjoy it fresh or store it for later—it stays perfectly fresh in the fridge for up to a week. Perfect for drizzling over greens, grain bowls, or even as a marinade, this tangy lemon vinaigrette will become your go-to for effortless flavor.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.5 cup Extra-virgin olive oil
- 0.25 cup Fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Honey or maple syrup
- 1 clove Garlic
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Peel and finely mince the garlic clove or use a garlic press to crush it into a paste.
In a medium-sized bowl or a mason jar with a lid, combine the fresh lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey (or maple syrup), minced garlic, salt, and black pepper.
Slowly drizzle in the olive oil while whisking continuously if using a bowl, or if using a mason jar, secure the lid tightly and shake vigorously until combined.
Taste the vinaigrette and adjust the seasoning, adding more salt, pepper, or lemon juice as needed.
Use immediately or store in the refrigerator for up to one week. Shake or whisk before serving if the ingredients separate.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1120 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 122.2 g | 157% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.5 g | 82% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1529 mg | 66% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 11.1 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.4 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.3 g | ||
| Protein | 0.5 g | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 12 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 0.3 mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 85 mg | 2% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
