Lemon Vinaigrette

This lemon vinaigrette recipe is very easy to make! With its zingy, bright lemon flavor, it'll blow any store bought dressing out of the water.

Yield:
about 1/2 cup
Category:
Salads and Dressings
Cuisine:
French
Prep Time:
7 min
Cooking Time:
Total Time:
7 min

INGREDIENTS:

  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 small garlic clove, grated
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt, more to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon honey, or maple syrup
  • 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon fresh or dried thyme, optional

DIRECTIONS:

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, garlic, mustard, salt, pepper, and honey.
  2. Drizzle in the olive oil while whisking and continue to whisk until the dressing is emulsified. Alternatively, combine everything in a jar with a tight-fitting lid and shake to combine.
  3. If your dressing is too tangy, add more olive oil, to taste.
  4. Add the thyme, if desired, and season to taste. Store in the fridge for up to 1 week. The olive oil will solidify a bit in the fridge. To soften, let the dressing sit at room temp for a few minutes and stir before using.

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