A fresh and zesty lemon vinaigrette dressing recipe made with simple pantry ingredients, perfect for salads, vegetables, grain bowls, and light marinades.
Author:Emily
Prep Time:5 minutes
Cook Time:0 minutes
Total Time:5 minutes
Yield:1 cup
Category:Salad Dressing
Method:Whisking
Cuisine:Mediterranean
Diet:Vegan
Ingredients
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 small garlic clove, finely minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup (optional)
Instructions
Add the lemon juice, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper to a small bowl or jar.
Whisk or shake until the ingredients are well combined.
Slowly drizzle in the olive oil while whisking continuously to emulsify the dressing.
Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt, lemon juice, or sweetener if needed.
Let the dressing rest for a few minutes before serving to allow flavors to blend.
Notes
Fresh lemon juice gives the best flavor compared to bottled juice.
Shake or whisk before each use as natural separation may occur.
Add fresh herbs like parsley or basil for extra flavor.
Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to one week.