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Lemon Vinaigrette Dressing Recipe

Learn how to make lemon vinaigrette instantly brighten your salad, seafood, and vegetable dishes. Follow the steps below and never buy lemon salad dressing from the store again.

Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 4 servings (2/3 cups)
Calories: 246 kcal
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • ½ cup olive oil
  • 4 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 small cloves of Garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

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  1. Place all the ingredients in a jar and give it a shake.

Notes

  • Notes:
  • Add more if you like your dressing a bit creamier.
  • I think
  • lemon garlic vinaigrette is delicious but for a milder flavor you can use a small minced shallot instead.
  • but I like my dressings less oily and more flavorful, so I use a ratio of 2:1. As always, adjust to your liking.
  • Simply remove the salad dressing at least 5 minutes before using to allow the olive oil to loosen in terms of consistency.
  • This is completely natural since oil and vinegar do not mix. All you have to do is give it a gentle shake before drizzling over your meal of choice.
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  • The video in the recipe card shows you how to make three different quinoa salads using this simple lemon vinaigrette recipe.
  • The Dijon mustard adds a hint of spice and helps the dressing emulsify. Add more if you like your dressing a bit creamier.
  • Swap in minced shallot for garlic: I think lemon garlic vinaigrette is delicious but for a milder flavor you can use a small minced shallot instead.
  • A classic vinaigrette recipe calls for a ratio of 3:1 oil to acid, but I like my dressings less oily and more flavorful, so I use a ratio of 2:1. As always, adjust to your liking.
  • When storing, the olive oil may solidify in the fridge. Simply remove the salad dressing at least 5 minutes before using to allow the olive oil to loosen in terms of consistency.
  • The lemon juice and olive oil will separate in the fridge. This is completely natural since oil and vinegar do not mix. All you have to do is give it a gentle shake before drizzling over your meal of choice.

Nutrition Information

Calories 246kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 2g (1%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 27g (42%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Sodium 596mg (25%) Potassium 15mg (0%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin C 6mg (7%) Calcium 3mg (0%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings (2/3 cups)

Amount Per Serving

Calories 246

% Daily Value*

Calories 246kcal 12%
Carbohydrates 2g 1%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 27g 42%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Sodium 596mg 25%
Potassium 15mg 0%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin C 6mg 7%
Calcium 3mg 0%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.