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Perfect Lemon Vinaigrette Recipe
Our zingy homemade dressing beats bottled versions every time—and it's ready in minutes!
Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 259 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1 clove garlic minced
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, honey, mustard, garlic, and salt and pepper.
- Whisking constantly, slowly drizzle in the olive oil.
- Pull the thyme leaves off the stems and add them to the dressing. Taste the dressing and whisk in more salt, pepper, or lemon juice as needed.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
259kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
5g
(2%)
Protein
0.2g
(0%)
Fat
27g
(42%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
20g
Sodium
28mg
(1%)
Potassium
21mg
(1%)
Fiber
0.2g
(1%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
26IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
6mg
(1%)
Iron
0.3mg
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 259
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 259kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 0.2g | 0% |
| Fat | 27g | 42% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 20g | 100% |
| Sodium | 28mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 21mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 0.2g | 1% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 26IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 6mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.