5 from 117 votes
Lemon Dressing
This Lemon Dressing combines fresh lemon juice with olive oil, garlic, Dijon mustard, and mild sweetness from agave or sugar. The addition of rice vinegar, salt, and black pepper balances brightness with savory notes, yielding a versatile vinaigrette that can be used for salads, marinades, or braising liquids.
Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings:
4
servings
Calories:
73 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 3 Tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 2 garlic minced cloves
- 1 ½ teaspoons Dijon mustard
- ½ teaspoon agave or if you don't have it use sugar
- ½ teaspoon rice vinegar
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients and whisk it up.
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Notes
- Adjust oil to acid ratio based on use; add more oil for marinades or roasting.
- Incorporate fresh herbs such as basil, chives, dill, or parsley to enhance flavor.
- Test dressing flavor by tasting it with greens before final seasoning adjustments.
- Add red pepper flakes for a spicy kick if desired.
Nutrition Information
Calories
73kcal
(4%)
Carbohydrates
3g
(1%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Sodium
167mg
(7%)
Potassium
24mg
(1%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
4IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
6mg
(7%)
Calcium
7mg
(1%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 73
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 73kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Sodium | 167mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 24mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 4IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 7mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.