Brighten up your salads and dishes with this easy lemon vinaigrette, bursting with zesty flavor. It’s the perfect balance of tangy and sweet, ready in just minutes!
Author:Sophie
Prep Time:10 minutes
Cook Time:0 minutes
Total Time:10 minutes
Yield:Approximately 8 servings 1x
Category:Dressing
Method:Mixing
Cuisine:American
Ingredients
Scale
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 tsp Dijon mustard
1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
Instructions
Squeeze the juice from two lemons into a bowl until you have 1/4 cup of lemon juice, straining out seeds.
In another bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey (or maple syrup), salt, and pepper until combined.
Gradually drizzle in the olive oil while whisking continuously to create a creamy emulsion.
Taste and adjust sweetness or seasoning as desired.
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week.
Notes
For added flavor, consider incorporating fresh herbs like basil or oregano.
Substitute agave nectar for a vegan-friendly sweetener.