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This simple Lemon Vinaigrette is absolutely wonderful on salad greens or drizzled over roasted vegetables. Itโs so easy to make, youโll have the formula memorized in no time.
This fresh Lemon Vinaigrette was made for summery salads and hearty grain bowls. It brightens up a piece of salmon or halibut and brings flavor to roasted asparagus, broccoli, and green beans.
Itโs an easy way to sauce almost anything, and itโs ready in a minute or two. Itโs great with Meyer Lemons, too, when you can find them.
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Recipe ingredients
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Ingredient notes
- Dijon mustard:ย Sometimes I use more Dijon in this recipe because I love the flavor. Spicy brown mustard works too.
- Thyme: Or substitute basil, chervil, chives, or parsley.
- Salt and pepper: I recommend tasting the dressing before you add any salt. Then, add ยผ teaspoon salt and taste it again.
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, Dijon mustard, thyme, and salt and pepper to taste (I like ยฝ teaspoon salt and ยผ teaspoon pepper). Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Recipe tips and variations
- Yield:ย This recipe makes ยพ cup dressing, enough for 6 servings (2 tablespoons each). 1 recipe of dressing will dress 8-10 cups salad.
- Storage:ย Store covered in the refrigerator and use within 4 days.
- Make the dressing your own:ย Try adding a teaspoon of honey or a pinch of red pepper flakes. Or, roast the garlic before mixing it into the dressing.
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Lemon Vinaigrette
Ingredientsย
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic minced, or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard (see note 1)
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh thyme (see note 2)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper (see note 3)
Instructionsย
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, Dijon mustard, thyme, and salt and pepper to taste (I like ยฝ teaspoon salt and ยผ teaspoon pepper). Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
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Notes
- Dijon mustard:ย Sometimes I use more Dijon in this recipe because I love the flavor. Spicy brown mustard works too.
- Thyme: Or substitute basil, chervil, chives, or parsley.
- Salt and pepper: I recommend tasting the dressing before you add any salt. Then, add ยผ teaspoon salt and taste it again.
- Yield:ย This recipe makes ยพ cup dressing, enough for 6 servings (2 tablespoons each). 1 recipe of dressing will dress 8-10 cups salad.
- Storage:ย Store covered in the refrigerator and use within 4 days.
- Make the dressing your own:ย Try adding a teaspoon of honey or a pinch of red pepper flakes. Or, roast the garlic before mixing it into the dressing.