Lemony Vinaigrette

Brighten up your salads and roasted veggies with this quick and easy Lemony Vinaigrette, a zesty homemade dressing bursting with fresh, tangy flavor. Made with vibrant fresh lemon juice, rich extra-virgin olive oil, Dijon mustard for a subtle kick, and a touch of honey or maple syrup for balanced sweetness, this vinaigrette is perfectly rounded out with minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Ready in just 5 minutes, this versatile salad dressing is as simple to make as it is delicious. Shake it up in a mason jar or whisk it together in a bowl, and enjoy it fresh or store it for later—it stays perfectly fresh in the fridge for up to a week. Perfect for drizzling over greens, grain bowls, or even as a marinade, this tangy lemon vinaigrette will become your go-to for effortless flavor.

Nutriscore Rating: 32/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:5 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 0.5 cup Extra-virgin olive oil
• 0.25 cup Fresh lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon Honey or maple syrup
• 1 clove Garlic
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Peel and finely mince the garlic clove or use a garlic press to crush it into a paste.

Step 2

In a medium-sized bowl or a mason jar with a lid, combine the fresh lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey (or maple syrup), minced garlic, salt, and black pepper.

Step 3

Slowly drizzle in the olive oil while whisking continuously if using a bowl, or if using a mason jar, secure the lid tightly and shake vigorously until combined.

Step 4

Taste the vinaigrette and adjust the seasoning, adding more salt, pepper, or lemon juice as needed.

Step 5

Use immediately or store in the refrigerator for up to one week. Shake or whisk before serving if the ingredients separate.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(207.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1119.6

Total Fat 122.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 16.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1529.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 11.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 0.4g	0%
Total Sugars 7.3g
Protein 0.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 11.9mg	0%
Iron 0.3mg	0%
Potassium 84.7mg	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: 96.0%

Protein: 0.2%

Carbs: 3.9%