5 from 42 votes
Lemon Vinaigrette
Lemon Vinaigrette is a bright salad dressing made with olive oil, fresh lemon juice, minced garlic, Dijon mustard, and fresh thyme. It balances tangy citrus and savory garlic flavors topped with seasoning from salt and black pepper. This recipe yields a flavorful vinaigrette that brightens greens and can be customized with herbs or extra ingredients.
Prep Time
3 mins
Cook Time
2 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings:
6
servings (2 tbsp each)
Calories:
163 kcal
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup lemon juice (from 2 lemons)
- 2 cloves garlic minced, or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard (see note 1)
- 1/2 teaspoon thyme see note 2, fresh
- salt see note 3, freshly ground
- black pepper see note 3, freshly ground
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, Dijon mustard, thyme, and salt and pepper to taste (I like 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper). Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
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Notes
- The amount of Dijon mustard can be increased to intensify flavor, and spicy brown mustard may be used as an alternative.
- Fresh thyme can be substituted with basil, chervil, chives, or parsley depending on preference.
- Salt should be added gradually; start with ¼ teaspoon and adjust to taste.
- Store the vinaigrette in the refrigerator, covered, for up to four days.
- For variations, try adding a teaspoon of honey or a pinch of red pepper flakes, or roast the garlic before mixing it in for a milder flavor.
Nutrition Information
Serving
2tbsp
Calories
163kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
1g
(0%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
18g
(28%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Sodium
5mg
(0%)
Potassium
16mg
(0%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
9IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
5mg
(6%)
Calcium
4mg
(0%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 servings (2 tbsp each)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 163
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 2tbsp | |
| Calories | 163kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Sodium | 5mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 16mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 9IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 4mg | 0% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.