Lemon Vinaigrette Salad Dressing
Lemon Vinaigrette is a fresh and light summertime salad dressing that can be used on salads or grilled meats. It is easy to make and prepare ahead.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 3 small lemons 2 tablespoons of lemon juice is desired
- 1 tablespoon shallots minced
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon fresh herbs minced, recommend using any combination of basil, rosemary, thyme, marjoram, etc.
- 1/2 teaspoon salt or more to taste
- Fresh ground pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Mix base ingredients: Zest one lemon and juice all 3 small lemons. In a medium sized bowl, whisk the lemon juice and zest with 1 tablespoon shallots, 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, 1 tablespoon fresh herbs, 1/2 teaspoon salt and Fresh ground pepper.
- Emulsify: While whisking rapidly with one hand, slowly pour all of the 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil into the mixture. Continue whisking until everything is well mixed.
- Once fully emulsified, taste the dressing and add additional salt, if desired. The vinaigrette should taste salty at first and then have a tart finish.
Notes
Store in air tight container in refrigerator up to one week. Use as dressing on salads or on grilled meats.
Nutrition
Calories: 147kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Sodium: 335mg | Potassium: 131mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 105IU | Vitamin C: 44mg | Calcium: 26mg | Iron: 1mg