Lemon Vinaigrette Recipe is one of my favorite and basic go-to salad dressings! It will freshen up any spring or summer salad and only takes a few minutes to make. If you like lemon recipes as I do, you will love this delicious salad dressing.
I am always making this salad dressing for my salads because it is so easy to make and so good. To make this dressing properly, you MUST used fresh-squeezed lemon juice and not bottled lemon juice. That is the key ingredient. Can also be served over cooked asparagus, broccoli, and fresh tomato slices. Be creative and enjoy!
- 1/4 cup olive oil, extra virgin (can use hazelnut or walnut oil)
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed*
- 1/2 teaspoon Dijon-style mustard
- 3/4 teaspoon thyme leaves, fresh and chopped**
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 3/4 teaspoon coarse salt
- Pinch black pepper, coarsely ground
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In a jar or bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, mustard, thyme, garlic, salt, and pepper.
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Store, covered, in the refrigerator. This vinaigrette keeps for about one week.
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Serve at room temperature. Shake or stir just before serving.
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Yields 1/4 cup Lemon Vinaigrette.
* To make this Lemon Vinaigrette properly, you must use fresh-squeezed lemon juice and not bottled lemon juice.
** Sometimes, I just omit the thyme leaves. Depends on my mood! You could use other herbs of your choice, if desired.
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Condiments - Sauces - Butters - Relishes - Jam and Jelly Recipes Lemons Salad & Salad Dressing Recipes Salad Dressings & Vinaigrettes