Description
A bright and tangy Lemon Vinaigrette that combines fresh lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, and a touch of honey with Dijon mustard and garlic for a versatile, easy-to-make salad dressing. Perfect to dress greens or drizzle over roasted vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Dressing
- 0.25 cup fresh lemon juice
- 0.5 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
- 1 small garlic clove, finely minced
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Combine Base Ingredients: Add the fresh lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey or maple syrup, finely minced garlic, salt, and black pepper to a small bowl or jar.
- Mix Thoroughly: Whisk or shake the mixture until all ingredients are well combined and smooth.
- Emulsify with Olive Oil: Slowly drizzle in the extra virgin olive oil while continuously whisking to ensure the dressing emulsifies into a creamy consistency.
- Taste and Adjust: Taste the vinaigrette and adjust the seasoning with more salt, pepper, or honey as desired to balance acidity and sweetness.
- Serve or Store: Use the vinaigrette immediately on salads or vegetables, or cover and refrigerate. Shake or whisk again before serving if separation occurs.
Notes
- Shake or whisk again before serving if the vinaigrette separates.
- This dressing keeps well in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Add lemon zest for extra brightness and intensified lemon flavor.
- Swap Dijon mustard for whole-grain mustard for a different texture and taste.
