Herby Lemon Vinaigrette
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4.4
Herby Lemon Vinaigrette
Description
This vinaigrette recipe blends lemon juice and honey for a balance of acidity and sweetness, while Dijon mustard adds a mild pungency and helps emulsify the dressing. Extra virgin olive oil gives a smooth, mellow texture. Finely minced shallots contribute a delicate onion flavor, and freshly minced thyme and rosemary impart earthy, aromatic herbal accents.
The ingredients are combined in a jar and shaken to emulsify, creating a cohesive dressing. Adjusting the sweetness or oil content can tailor the flavor and texture before serving. The vinaigrette can be stored in the refrigerator for up to one week, though the olive oil may solidify and requires warming and shaking before use.
This dressing complements fresh leafy salads or roasted vegetables, offering fresh acidity and herbal complexity in each bite.
Ingredients
- 1 cup lemon juice freshly squeezed
- ⅓ cup honey (use a bit more if you like it sweeter)
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- ⅔ cup extra virgin olive oil (use a bit more if you like a more mellow flavor)
- 3 tablespoons shallot minced
- 1 tablespoon thyme leaves minced, fresh
- ½ tablespoon rosemary minced fresh leaves
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a jar, top with a tight-fitting lid, and shake vigorously to combine.
- Taste test and adjust according to your own preferences. Makes about 2¼ cups of vinaigrette.
Notes
- Keep the vinaigrette refrigerated for up to one week to maintain freshness.
- Before using chilled dressing, let it sit at room temperature for 10-20 minutes and shake well to remix solidified olive oil.
- Adjust honey and olive oil quantities to suit your preferred balance of sweetness and mellowness.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 18Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 96 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 2tablespoons | |
| Calories | 96kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 0.2g | 0% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Sodium | 84mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 28mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.2g | 1% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 22IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 5mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.2mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.4
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