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Lemon Vinaigrette

Sweet and tangy with a bright, lemon flavor perfect for salads, pastas, or sandwiches.
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Course: dinner, lunch, Salad
Cuisine: American
Keyword: lemony, sweet, tangy
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 9 people
Calories: 119kcal

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 4 teaspoons sugar
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 teaspoons dill weed (optional)

Instructions

  • Peel and press the garlic. If you don't have a garlic press, you can dice very finely.
  • Add the 1/2 cup lemon juice, 1/2 cup olive oil, 4 teaspoons sugar, pressed garlic, 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard, 2 teaspoons dill weed, and salt and pepper to taste to a jar with a lid. Shake the jar to mix the dressing together.
    You can also add the ingredients to a small bowl and whisk vigorously until all of the ingredients have mixed together.
  • Ta da! you are now ready to use your dressing on salad, sandwiches, pasta, drizzle on vegetables. Whatever you can think of.

Notes

  • Store dressing in the fridge for up to 5 days in an airtight container.
  • I do not recommend freezing this dressing.
 
The nutrition information listed is for comparison purposes only and may vary based on individual cooking styles and measurements. The nutritional information calculated uses a third-party algorithm. Please consult a health professional for any nutrition guidance.

Nutrition

Serving: 2tablespoons | Calories: 119kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 0.2g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Sodium: 37mg | Potassium: 22mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 5IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 0.1mg