Easy Lemon Vinaigrette

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This easy Lemon Vinaigrette is a perfect Spring and Summer salad dressing, made with just 5 ingredients! It’s bright and refreshing!

I love to drizzle this dressing over my Orzo Pasta Salad or Quick Radish Salad and add that refreshing citrus flavor!

Homemade salad dressing is quick and easy to make. All you need is oil, lemon juice and seasoning. Then just whisk or shake them together in a jar and you are done! It’s ready to dress up fresh vegetable salad or a pasta salad. This Lemon Vinaigrette takes minutes to whip up and can be stored in the fridge for a week. It’s a great way to add a burst of citrus flavor to fresh veggies!

Ingredients:

• lemon juice: freshly squeezed is the best, since it has the brightest flavor;
• olive oil: extra virgin is the best for homemade vinaigrettes;
• Dijon mustard or honey mustard: adds flavor and slightly creamy texture to the dressing;
• honey (if using Dijon): to add sweetness;
• minced garlic (optional)
• salt and pepper

How to store lemon dressing?

I recommend storing this dressing in a jar with lid, in the fridge, for up to 1 week. Shake it well before using it.

Variations:

• other citrus: use fresh orange, lime or even grapefruit juice in place of lemon
• lemon herb: add fresh chopped basil, parsley, dill or even mint

More salad dressing recipes:

• Honey Lime Dressing
• Asian Sesame Dressing
• Italian Dressing

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Lemon Vinaigrette

Prep Time

5 mins

Total Time

5 mins

 

This easy Lemon Vinaigrette is a perfect Spring and Summer salad dressing, made with just 5 ingredients! It's bright and refreshing!

Course: Salad

Cuisine: American

Keyword: citrus salad dressing, lemon vinaigrette

Servings: 1 cup

Calories: 1119 kcal

Author: Anna

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 2 tablespoons honey omit if using honey mustard
• 2 teaspoons Dijon or honey mustard
• 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon black pepper

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

1. Combine all ingredients in a jar or small food processor and whisk or blend until creamy.
2. Taste and add more salt or pepper if needed.

Recipe Notes

• Use this dressing right away or store in the fridge for up to 1 week.
• The calorie amount is for the whole jar of dressing. The typical serving size is 2 tablespoons.
• Please note, that the nutrition value can vary depending on what product you use. The information below is an estimate. Always use calorie counter you are familiar with.

Nutrition Facts

Lemon Vinaigrette

Amount Per Serving

Calories 1119 Calories from Fat 981

% Daily Value*

Fat 109g168%

Saturated Fat 15g94%

Potassium 126mg4%

Carbohydrates 44g15%

Fiber 1g4%

Sugar 38g42%

Protein 1g2%

Vitamin C 47mg57%

Iron 1mg6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.