Whole30 Lemon Vinaigrette Dressing

Brighten up your meals with this zesty and versatile Whole30 Lemon Vinaigrette Dressing! Made with fresh lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, and a touch of Dijon mustard, this quick and easy recipe delivers a burst of tangy flavor in just 10 minutes. Perfectly balanced with minced garlic, salt, and freshly ground black pepper, this dressing can be slightly sweetened with an optional drizzle of honey (if it suits your dietary needs). Whether you're tossing it with crisp greens, drizzling it over roasted vegetables, or using it as a marinade for grilled proteins, this Whole30-compliant vinaigrette is as wholesome as it is delicious. Store it in the fridge for up to a week and shake well before use!

Nutriscore Rating: 31/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 clove garlic, finely minced
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
• 0.5 teaspoon honey (optional, see Whole30 guidelines)

Directions

Step 1

In a medium mixing bowl, combine the freshly squeezed lemon juice and the finely minced garlic.

Step 2

Add the Dijon mustard and stir until thoroughly mixed with the lemon juice.

Step 3

Slowly drizzle the extra virgin olive oil into the lemon mixture while whisking constantly to create an emulsion.

Step 4

Once the olive oil is fully incorporated, add the salt and freshly ground black pepper to the dressing.

Step 5

If using, incorporate the honey for a touch of sweetness, keeping in mind that it must comply with your dietary preferences.

Step 6

Taste the dressing and adjust the seasoning with more salt or pepper as desired.

Step 7

Transfer the lemon vinaigrette to a jar with a lid or a dressing bottle for easy storage and serving.

Step 8

Shake well before each use. Store in the refrigerator for up to one week.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(150.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	756.3

Total Fat 85.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 12.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1296.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 7.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 0.4g	0%
Total Sugars 4.0g
Protein 0.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 10.7mg	0%
Iron 0.3mg	0%
Potassium 67.1mg	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: 96.1%

Protein: 0.2%

Carbs: 3.7%