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Lemon Vinaigrette Recipe

This is my go-to Lemon Vinaigrette Recipe. I love it over any salad, from simple green salads to roasted veggies. It’s bright, healthy, and can be made ahead.

Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 123 kcal
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup lemon juice (from 2 lemons)
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 large garlic cloves (minced (or 2 small))
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
  • 6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (or heaping 1/3 cup)

Instructions

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  1. Whisk Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine the lemon juice, water, Dijon, garlic, Italian seasoning, dried parsley, kosher salt and black pepper and whisk together.
  2. Add the oil: While whisking, drizzle the extra virgin olive oil. Continue to whisk until fully emulsified.
  3. Dress your salad or refrigerate: Taste and adjust seasoning to your liking.
  4. Store, covered in the refrigerator, for up to 1 week. Give it a good shake to reincorporate the oil.

Notes

  • Variations: If you want to balance the acid with sweetness, you can add 1 teaspoon of honey, maple or sugar to the dressing.

Nutrition Information

Serving 2tablespoons Calories 123kcal (6%) Carbohydrates 1g (0%) Protein 0.5g (1%) Fat 13.5g (21%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Sodium 113mg (5%) Fiber 0.5g (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 123

% Daily Value*

Serving 2tablespoons
Calories 123kcal 6%
Carbohydrates 1g 0%
Protein 0.5g 1%
Fat 13.5g 21%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Sodium 113mg 5%
Fiber 0.5g 2%

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