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Simple Lemon Vinaigrette Recipe
Lemon Vinaigrette makes a bright and flavorful dressing that is perfect for drizzling over green salads.
Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 8 servings (makes 1 cup)
Calories: 137 kcal
Course:
Salad
Ingredients
- ¼ cup red wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
- Zest and juice of 1 lemon about 4 tablespoons lemon juice and 3 teaspoons zest
- 1 clove garlic finely minced OR 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh minced oregano OR 2 teaspoons dried oregano
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a jar with a tight-fitting lid, shake until well combined.
- Refrigerate and let flavors blend for at least 30 minutes, preferably 2 hours, before serving.
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Notes
- You can swap out the olive oil for any other mild-flavored oil (I like avocado oil!).
Nutrition Information
Serving
2tablespoons
Calories
137kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
4g
(1%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
11g
Sodium
367mg
(15%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings (makes 1 cup)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 137
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 2tablespoons | |
| Calories | 137kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 11g | 65% |
| Sodium | 367mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.