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Herby Lemon Vinaigrette
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Herby Lemon Vinaigrette

Herby Lemon Vinaigrette is a bright salad dressing combining freshly squeezed lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, and extra virgin olive oil with minced shallots, thyme, and rosemary. It provides a tangy, slightly sweet, and fragrant dressing with fresh herbal notes that brighten greens and vegetables.

Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 18
Calories: 96 kcal
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American

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

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  1. Add all ingredients to a jar, top with a tight-fitting lid, and shake vigorously to combine.
  2. 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

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%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 18 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 96

% 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.