Lemon Salad Dressing Recipe (Lemon Vinaigrette)
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Total Time
5 mins
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Servings
1 cup
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Calories
66 kcal
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Course
Salad
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Cuisine
North American
Lemon Salad Dressing Recipe (Lemon Vinaigrette)
Description
The Lemon Salad Dressing (Lemon Vinaigrette) combines fresh lemon juice with creamy avocado oil, white vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, and finely minced garlic. These ingredients are vigorously shaken in a jar until the dressing emulsifies into a creamy consistency. The mustard acts as an emulsifier, while the honey balances the acidity of lemon and vinegar.
Avocado oil is chosen for its mild flavor and stable consistency in refrigeration, as it remains fluid rather than solidifying. An optional addition of minced chives provides a delicate onion note, enhancing the dressing’s freshness and complexity.
The vinaigrette can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 10 days. When made with olive oil instead of avocado oil, warming to room temperature and shaking before use is necessary to re-emulsify the dressing.
Ingredients
- 2 lemon about ½ cup lemon juice, plural
- ½ cup avocado oil see notes
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1 clove garlic finely minced
- 1 teaspoon chive optional, minced
Instructions
- Add all the ingredients to a 2-cup mason jar.
- Shake it until the dressing begins to look creamy, about 1 minute. Store the dressing in the jar in your fridge for up to 10 days.
Notes
- Avocado oil keeps the dressing fluid in the fridge; if using olive oil, warm the dressing and shake well before using.
- Store the dressing in a sealed jar in the refrigerator for up to 10 days for best freshness.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 1cup
Amount Per Serving
Calories 66 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 tablespoon | |
| Calories | 66kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 1mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 7mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 4mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 5IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 2mg | 0% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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