Lemon Vinaigrette Dressing (Printable)

Fresh, zesty dressing with lemon and garlic.

# What You'll 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
07 - 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
08 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

# Steps:

01 - Place lemon juice, lemon zest, Dijon mustard, garlic, honey or maple syrup, salt, and pepper into a medium bowl or a jar with a tight-fitting lid.
02 - Whisk vigorously or shake the jar to combine the ingredients evenly.
03 - Slowly drizzle the olive oil into the bowl while whisking continuously, or pour all oil into the jar and shake until the mixture is thickened and emulsified.
04 - Taste the dressing and add more salt or pepper if desired to balance the flavors.
05 - Use immediately or refrigerate in a sealed container for up to one week. Shake or whisk well before serving.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It takes less than five minutes to throw together but tastes like you worked much harder.
  • The balance of tart lemon and creamy olive oil makes even simple greens taste incredible.
02 -
  • If the dressing separates after sitting in the fridge, just give it a vigorous shake before using.
  • Grating the garlic instead of chopping it ensures you do not bite into a raw spicy chunk.
03 -
  • Let the dressing sit for ten minutes before serving to allow the garlic to mellow slightly.
  • Use a glass jar for storage to prevent the garlic flavor from absorbing into plastic.

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