Herby Lemon Vinaigrette
A zippy, fresh, and wildly versatile vinaigrette made with lemon juice, olive oil, Dijon mustard, garlic, and your choice of herbs. It's the kind of dressing that makes every meal pop!
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice about 1 large lemon
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 small garlic clove finely grated or minced
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh herbs parsley + dill recommended
- Salt and freshly cracked pepper to taste
Instructions
- Add lemon juice, mustard, garlic, herbs, salt, and pepper to a small bowl or jar.
- Slowly whisk in the olive oil until fully emulsified—or just screw on the jar lid and shake it up.
- Taste and adjust. Add more lemon for extra zing or a bit more mustard for creaminess.
- Store in a glass jar in the fridge and shake before each use.
Notes
Swap herbs seasonally—dill in spring, basil in summer, thyme in fall. If serving with bold dishes like tacos or rice pilaf, try adding red pepper flakes or white wine vinegar.