Description
Lemon vinaigrette is a refreshing dressing that brightens any dish with its zesty flavor. Perfect for salads, marinades, or drizzling over grilled vegetables, this easy-to-make vinaigrette combines fresh lemon juice with quality olive oil and a touch of sweetness. In just minutes, you can elevate your meals and impress guests with this gourmet addition to your culinary repertoire.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp honey or maple syrup (adjust to taste)
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
Instructions
- Juice the lemons until you have about 1/4 cup of fresh juice, removing any seeds.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey (or maple syrup), salt, and pepper until combined.
- Gradually drizzle in the olive oil while whisking continuously to emulsify the dressing.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week or serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: No cooking involved
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons (30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 115mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg