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Lemon Vinaigrette

This quick lemon vinaigrette is fresh, bright, zingy, and packed with flavor thanks to fresh lemon juice, Dijon mustard, garlic, and herbs! The dressing is perfect for tossing with salads, grains, and veggies!
Course dressing, Sauce
Cuisine French
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp lemon juice (see notes)
  • 2 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 clove of garlic minced or pressed
  • 1/2 tsp coconut sugar or sweetener choice
  • 3/8 tsp sea salt (or less/more to taste)
  • Black pepper to taste
  • 1 tbsp chopped chives
  • 3 1/2 tbsp (45 g) extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 1/2 tbsp water (optional, if using a blender)

Instructions

  • You can watch the short video for visual instructions.
    Add the lemon juice, mustard, garlic, coconut sugar, salt, pepper, and chopped chives to a jar or mug and whisk.
  • Slowly add in the olive oil and keep whisking until the dressing is emulsified.
  • For a creamier dressing, blend the mixture with an immersion blender until creamy and add up to 1 1/2 tbsp of water.
  • Taste the vinaigrette and adjust any element to your taste, salt, lemon, sugar, etc. Pour over your favorite salad and enjoy!

Notes

  • You can use white wine vinegar instead of lemon for a more traditional vinaigrette.
Nutrition Facts
Lemon Vinaigrette
Serving Size
 
2 tbsp
Amount per Serving
Calories
114
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
12
g
18
%
Saturated Fat
 
2
g
10
%
Sodium
 
248
mg
10
%
Potassium
 
15
mg
0
%
Carbohydrates
 
1
g
0
%
Fiber
 
1
g
4
%
Sugar
 
1
g
1
%
Protein
 
1
g
2
%
Vitamin A
 
35
IU
1
%
Vitamin C
 
3
mg
4
%
Calcium
 
3
mg
0
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.