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Lemon vinaigrette in a small glass jar next to a whisk.
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5 from 2 votes

Lemon Vinaigrette Dressing

A tangy, herby salad dressing perfect for just about anything. It's great on leafy greens, drizzled of roasted vegetables, stirred into grains, and tossed with pasta. 
Prep Time10 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Dressing, Sauce
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegan
Servings: 6
Calories: 89kcal

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil plus more, as desired
  • zest of 1 lemon
  • juice of 2 lemons about ¼ cup
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • ¾ teaspoon salt or to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper or to taste
  • 1 teaspoon pure maple syrup optional (or to taste)

Instructions

  • Whisk all ingredients in a bowl until fully combined. Alternately, you can place the ingredients in a jar with a fitted lid and shake vigorously until combined. 
  • Add additional olive oil, as desired. 

Notes

If you prefer a more mild lemon flavor, start with the juice of 1 lemon and work up from there. Alternately, you can increase the amount of oil used. 
Nutrition facts calculated without the optional pure maple syrup.
 
 

Nutrition

Calories: 89kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Sodium: 221mg | Potassium: 30mg | Fiber: 1g | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 0.2mg