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Simple Lemon Vinaigrette

By Kemp Minifie

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Simple Lemon VinaigretteSara Bonisteel

Lemon dressings often incorporate other flavors, such as herbs, garlic, and anchovy, but sometimes a simple lemon vinaigrette is all you want. For more recipes and tips, see our Homemade Salad Dressing Primer.

Recipe information

  • Total Time

    10 minutes

  • Yield

    Makes about ā…“ cup

Ingredients

Ā½ teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 teaspoon sugar
Ā½ teaspoon Dijon mustard
Ā¼ teaspoon fine sea salt, or to taste
3 to 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Freshly ground black pepper to taste

Preparation

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon zest, lemon juice, sugar, mustard, and fine sea salt, whisking until the sugar and salt are dissolved. Add 3 tablespoons of the oil in a slow stream, whisking constantly until the dressing is well blended. Season with fine sea salt and freshly ground black pepper. If desired, whisk in the remaining oil in a slow stream, whisking constantly. DO AHEAD: The vinaigrette can be prepared ahead and refrigerated, in an airtight container, up to 3 days.

TagsSalad DressingSaladLemonCitrusFruitDairy FreeGluten FreeNut FreeRawVeganVegetarianKetoQuickEasy30 Minutes or Less5 Ingredients or FewerMeal PrepMake AheadNo-CookEpicurious

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