Zesty Lemon Garlic Vinaigrette: Brighten Your Salads Today!
Elevate your salads with this bright and invigorating Zesty Lemon Garlic Vinaigrette. This delightful dressing combines fresh lemon juice and aromatic garlic for a burst of flavor in every bite.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 1 cup 1x
- Category: Dressing
- Method: Whisking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 tablespoons of freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1–2 cloves of minced fresh garlic
- 1 tablespoon of Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon of honey or maple syrup
- ½ cup of extra virgin olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Freshly cracked black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Start by juicing one large lemon to get about 3 tablespoons of fresh lemon juice. Mince 1-2 cloves of garlic, depending on how garlicky you like it.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, minced garlic, 1 tablespoon of Dijon mustard, and 1 tablespoon of honey (or maple syrup).
- Gradually add ½ cup of extra virgin olive oil while whisking continuously to emulsify the mixture, creating a smooth and creamy vinaigrette.
- Season the vinaigrette with salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste. Start with about ½ teaspoon of salt and a few cracks of pepper, then adjust as needed.
- Give your vinaigrette a taste. If it’s too tangy, add a little more honey or maple syrup; if it’s too thick, whisk in a teaspoon of water to thin it out.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: Experiment with fresh herbs like parsley, basil, or thyme for added flavor. You can also blend the ingredients for a smoother dressing and let it sit for 15-30 minutes before serving to meld the flavors.