Way better than store-bought dressing, Lemon Vinaigrette Dressing is light and bright with fresh lemon. Use it as a salad dressing or a marinade for meats and vegetables. It uses only a hand full of ingredients and takes minutes to make.

I always bought salad dressing until recently when I finally realized how simple and quick it is to make. Check out my pomegranate vinaigrette which is also really yummy!

Why Make Dressing?

Quick to make
Minimal ingredients
No preservatives, unnecessary sugars, and weird ingredients you can’t pronounce.
Fresh taste

Ingredients in Lemon Vinaigrette Dressing

lemon zest and juice
avocado oil or olive oil. I prefer the taste of avocado oil because it has more of a subtle and light taste.
dijon mustard
garlic- because everything is better with garlic!
salt and pepper

How to Make Lemon Vinaigrette

This dressing is super easy to make!

Zest and juice 1 lemon.
Combine lemon zest and juice, avocado oil, dijon mustard, garlic, salt, and pepper. I like to use a mason jar and either shake or stir the ingredients together, but you can also use a small bowl.
Use the dressing right away or refrigerate it until ready to use. Super simple right?

How to Store the Vinaigrette

Store in a mason jar or airtight container in the refrigerator. It will last at least a week in the refrigerator.

It can be made ahead of time and refrigerated until ready to use.

Separation is normal, give it a stir or shake just before serving!

Lemon Vinaigrette Uses

I love this dressing on an arugula salad. Place arugula in a bowl, with shaved parmesan, croutons and pour this dressing over and toss. It is a super simple, but tasty salad.
Other lettuce salads like spring mix, romaine, spinach, or kale.
My Crustless Quiche Lorraine.
This vinaigrette would also make a delicious marinade for vegetables or meat.

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Lemon Vinaigrette Dressing

Lemon Vinaigrette Dressing is a light and bright dressing with fresh lemon that can be used on salads or as a marinade.

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Cuisine: American

Keyword: salad dressing, vinaigrettes

Prep Time: 5

Total Time: 5

Servings:

Equipment

lemon juicer
lemon zester
small bowl or mason jar

Ingredients

1 medium lemon zest and juice
½ cup avocado oil or olive oil
½ tsp dijon mustard
½ tsp garlic minced
¼ tsp cracked pepper
¼ tsp salt

Instructions

Zest then juice the lemon.
In a small bowl or mason jar, combine lemon juice and zest, oil, dijon mustard, garlic, pepper, and salt.
Serve immediately or store in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
Shake or stir just before serving as seperation occurs.

Notes

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