5 from 6 votes
Preserved Lemon Vinaigrette
This preserved lemon vinaigrette is a zesty and versatile salad dressing that adds a burst of citrus to salads and roasted veggies.
Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings:
8
Calories:
87 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
Middle Eastern, Moroccan
Ingredients
- 1 ounce preserved lemon one small preserved lemon
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice fresh
- 1 clove garlic , minced
- 2 teaspoons honey
- ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard
- ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil
- salt to taste, freshly ground
- black pepper to taste, freshly ground
Instructions
- Rinse the preserved lemon under running water to remove excess salt. Then roughly chop, removing any seeds.
- Using a stick blender, a high-speed blender or a small food processor, combine the preserved lemon pieces, fresh lemon juice, minced garlic, honey, and Dijon mustard. Blend until the mixture is smooth and the preserved lemon is well incorporated.
- With the blender or food processor running, slowly stream in the extra virgin olive oil. Continue blending until the vinaigrette is well emulsified and the texture is creamy.
- Taste the vinaigrette and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper according to your preference. I add roughly ¼ teaspoon of each.
- If the vinaigrette is too thick, you can adjust the consistency by adding a bit of water, one tablespoon at a time, until it reaches your desired thickness.
- Transfer the preserved lemon vinaigrette to a glass container or jar with a tight-fitting lid. Store it in the refrigerator for up to a week.
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Notes
- I used a small Beldi preserved lemon (weighing about 1 ounce / 30 grams), but you can also use homemade preserved lemons.
- If you don't have a stick blender or small food processor, you can finely mince the preserved lemon. Then place all of the ingredients in a mason jar and screw the lid on tightly, and shake vigorously until the vinaigrette is well combined.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1tablespoon
Calories
87kcal
(4%)
Carbohydrates
2g
(1%)
Protein
0.1g
(0%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Sodium
4mg
(0%)
Potassium
7mg
(0%)
Fiber
0.2g
(1%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
0.5IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
1mg
(0%)
Iron
0.1mg
(1%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 87
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1tablespoon | |
| Calories | 87kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 0.1g | 0% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Sodium | 4mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 7mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 0.2g | 1% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 0.5IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 1mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.1mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.