Lemon Rosemary Vinaigrette

Brighten up your salads and roasted vegetables with this zesty Lemon Rosemary Vinaigrette, a vibrant homemade salad dressing that combines the fresh tang of lemon juice with the earthy warmth of rosemary. This quick, 10-minute recipe features a harmonious blend of extra-virgin olive oil, Dijon mustard, and a touch of honey for a perfectly balanced sweet and savory flavor profile, enhanced by the subtle aroma of garlic and freshly ground black pepper. Whisked to creamy perfection or shaken in a mason jar for ease, this versatile vinaigrette is ideal for elevating leafy greens, grain bowls, or even as a marinade for proteins. With simple, wholesome ingredients and a one-week refrigerator lifespan, it’s a foolproof way to add fresh, herbaceous flavor to your weekly meal prep.

Nutriscore Rating: 42/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 1 clove garlic clove, minced
• 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
• 0.25 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Finely chop the fresh rosemary leaves until you have approximately 1 teaspoon. Set aside.

Step 2

In a medium bowl or mason jar, combine the fresh lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, minced garlic, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper.

Step 3

Gradually whisk in the olive oil, one tablespoon at a time, until the mixture is emulsified and smooth. If using a mason jar, secure the lid tightly and shake vigorously.

Step 4

Stir or shake in the chopped rosemary until evenly distributed.

Step 5

Taste the vinaigrette and adjust seasoning with extra salt, pepper, or honey if needed.

Step 6

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Shake well before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(142.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	761.5

Total Fat 82.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 11.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 413.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 10.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 0.5g	0%
Total Sugars 6.9g
Protein 0.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 11.5mg	0%
Iron 0.3mg	0%
Potassium 70.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 94.5%

Protein: 0.2%

Carbs: 5.3%