Lemon Vinaigrette Dressing (Print View)
Bright, zesty dressing with fresh lemon and garlic, ideal for salads or marinades.
# What You Need:
→ Base
01 - 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
02 - 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
03 - 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
→ Oil
04 - 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
→ Seasonings
05 - 1 clove garlic, finely minced
06 - 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup (optional)
07 - 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
08 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
# How-To Steps:
01 - In a medium bowl or a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the lemon juice, lemon zest, Dijon mustard, garlic, honey (if using), salt, and pepper.
02 - Whisk or shake vigorously to combine the base ingredients.
03 - Slowly drizzle in the olive oil while whisking continuously, or add all ingredients to the jar and shake until the mixture is fully emulsified.
04 - Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Use immediately, or refrigerate in a sealed container for up to 1 week. Shake or whisk again before using.
# Expert Hints:
01 -
- It comes together in five minutes and tastes better than anything from a store.
- You probably have all the ingredients in your kitchen right now.
02 -
- The dressing will solidify slightly in the fridge but quickly melts back to liquid at room temperature.
- Always shake it well again right before you pour it to recombine the ingredients.
03 -
- Use a microplane to grate the garlic and zest so they dissolve completely into the dressing.
- Let the dressing sit for ten minutes before using to let the garlic flavor mellow out.