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Lemon Vinaigrette Dressing
A light and fresh homemade salad dressing in just minutes!
Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 5 servings (2 tablespoons each)
Calories: 139 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Salad , Condiments
Cuisine:
Mediterranean , American
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- ¼ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 1 large lemon)
- 2 teaspoons honey
- 1 small clove garlic, minced or grated (or ¼ teaspoon garlic powder)
- ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
- ground black pepper, to taste
- ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the lemon zest, lemon juice, honey, garlic, Dijon mustard, kosher salt, and black pepper.
- Slowly drizzle in the olive oil while whisking continuously until the dressing emulsifies and becomes slightly creamy. (If using a jar, you can simply add everything and shake well.) Taste and adjust the seasoning, adding more honey for sweetness or salt for balance.
- Use immediately or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. The oil in the dressing will solidify when chilled, so allow time for the dressing to sit on the counter and come to room temperature for shaking (or whisking) and serving.
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Notes
- This simple, rustic vinaigrette is elegant enough to toss with a bowl of spring mix and call it good! A simply dressed green salad like that is a nice, acidic balance when served on top of cast iron deep dish pizza, Parmesan crusted chicken (chicken Milanese), pork schnitzel, or oven fried chicken breast.
- For a "fancier" or more elaborate salad that's still easy to throw together in just minutes, combine your favorite lettuce or mixed greens with sliced cucumbers, thinly sliced red onion, toasted pine nuts or slivered almonds, shaved Parmesan or crumbled feta cheese, and croutons if you like.
- This recipe yields approximately 2/3 cup (or slightly less than 11 tablespoons).
Nutrition Information
Serving
2tablespoons
Calories
139kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
3g
(1%)
Protein
0.1g
(0%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
11g
Sodium
122mg
(5%)
Potassium
16mg
(0%)
Fiber
0.1g
(0%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
1IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
5mg
(6%)
Calcium
2mg
(0%)
Iron
0.1mg
(1%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 5servings (2 tablespoons each)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 139
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 2tablespoons | |
| Calories | 139kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 0.1g | 0% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Sodium | 122mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 16mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 0.1g | 0% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 1IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 2mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.1mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.