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Lemon Vinaigrette Recipe

Lemon Vinaigrette Dressing

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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!

Ingredients

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  • 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

  1. Squeeze the juice from two lemons into a bowl until you have 1/4 cup of lemon juice, straining out seeds.
  2. In another bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey (or maple syrup), salt, and pepper until combined.
  3. Gradually drizzle in the olive oil while whisking continuously to create a creamy emulsion.
  4. Taste and adjust sweetness or seasoning as desired.
  5. 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.

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