Sugar-Free Lemon Vinaigrette
Brighten up your salads and dishes with this Sugar-Free Lemon Vinaigrette—a tangy and refreshing homemade dressing that’s as wholesome as it is versatile! Made with fresh lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, and a hint of Dijon mustard, this quick 10-minute recipe is free of added sugars, keeping it light and clean. Finely minced garlic adds depth of flavor, while a splash of water creates the perfect drizzle-worthy consistency. This healthy lemon vinaigrette is ideal for keto, paleo, and low-carb diets, and it’s a breeze to whip up for weekly meal prep. Elevate your greens, roasted veggies, or even marinated proteins with this zesty dressing that will have your taste buds singing.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.25 cup fresh lemon juice
- 0.5 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 clove garlic
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons water
Instructions
Start by peeling the garlic clove. Use a garlic press to mince the garlic finely. If a garlic press is unavailable, use a sharp knife to chop it into very small pieces.
In a small mixing bowl, add the minced garlic, fresh lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and ground black pepper.
Using a whisk, blend these ingredients together until the mustard is thoroughly mixed with the lemon juice and creates a smooth consistency.
Slowly begin to drizzle in the extra virgin olive oil while continuously whisking. Pouring the oil slowly while whisking vigorously will help emulsify the vinaigrette, resulting in a smooth and well-combined dressing.
Once the olive oil is incorporated, add the water to the vinaigrette and whisk again to ensure everything is blended together. This will slightly thin the dressing, making it better for drizzling over salads.
Taste the vinaigrette and adjust the seasoning if needed, adding more salt or pepper to taste.
Transfer the vinaigrette to a glass jar or a bottle with a lid for easy storage. Shake well before using as the ingredients may naturally separate over time.
Store the sugar-free lemon vinaigrette in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1009 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 115.2 g | 148% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.0 g | 80% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1527 mg | 66% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 5.4 g | 2% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.4 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.5 g | ||
| Protein | 0.5 g | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 13 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 0.3 mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 81 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.
