Lemon Vinaigrette Dressing
A bright, fast, and adaptable lemon vinaigrette dressing perfect for salads, grilled vegetables, or fish.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 cup 1x
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Whisking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/4 cup lemon juice (about 1 large lemon)
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup, optional
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs such as parsley or basil, optional
Instructions
- Add the lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and minced garlic to a medium bowl. Whisk until the mustard is completely blended.
- Slowly pour in the olive oil in a steady stream while whisking vigorously until the dressing is smooth and slightly thickened.
- If you want a touch of sweetness, whisk in the honey or maple syrup now.
- Season to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- Fold in chopped fresh herbs if using.
- Drizzle over salads, toss with grilled vegetables, or use as a sauce for fish.
- Store leftover dressing in a sealed container in the refrigerator.
Notes
Substitute lime for lemon for a tropical flavor. For a creamier dressing, stir in Greek yogurt at the end.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 135
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Find it online: https://www.simplefamilydishes.com/lemon-vinaigrette-dressing/