Quick & Easy Lemon Garlic Vinaigrette Recipe
This Quick & Easy Lemon Garlic Vinaigrette is a bright and zesty dressing perfect for salads, marinades, or drizzling over veggies. Made with fresh lemon juice, garlic, honey, and Dijon mustard, it combines tangy, sweet, and savory flavors for an effortless homemade dressing that whips up in under five minutes.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: About 3/4 cup (6 servings, approximately 2 tablespoons each) 1x
- Category: Salad Dressing
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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Vinaigrette Ingredients
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 3 tsp liquid honey (or maple syrup)
- 1 tsp grainy Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp lemon zest (optional)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: Add olive oil, fresh lemon juice, minced garlic, honey, Dijon mustard, lemon zest (if using), salt, and black pepper into a resealable jar for easy mixing.
- Shake to Emulsify: Seal the jar tightly and shake vigorously for 30 to 60 seconds until the vinaigrette is fully emulsified and appears slightly cloudy, indicating the ingredients are well blended.
- Taste and Adjust: Open the jar and taste the vinaigrette; adjust by adding more honey for sweetness, salt for enhanced flavor, or more lemon juice for extra tartness according to your preference.
- Store or Use: Use the vinaigrette immediately or refrigerate in the sealed jar for up to 1 week. Remember to shake well before each use to recombine the ingredients.
Notes
- For a vegan option, substitute honey with maple syrup or agave nectar.
- Lemon zest is optional but adds a stronger lemon aroma and flavor.
- Make sure to shake well before each use as the oil and lemon juice will naturally separate.
- Store in the refrigerator for up to one week to maintain freshness.
- This vinaigrette can double as a marinade for chicken or fish.
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