Description
Bright Mediterranean Lemon Vinaigrette brings zesty freshness to salads and grilled dishes. Simple ingredients blend seamlessly, creating a tangy dressing you’ll want to drizzle on everything from crisp greens to roasted vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
- 60 ml (¼ cup), 2 fl oz fresh lemon juice
- 1 lemon zest
- 120 ml (½ cup), 4 fl oz extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 clove garlic, minced or finely grated
- 1 tsp honey or maple syrup
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preparation: Assemble fresh lemon, Dijon mustard, garlic, honey, olive oil, sea salt, and black pepper in a clean mixing bowl or sealed jar.
- Citrus Base: Squeeze lemon juice directly into the container, creating a bright, zesty foundation for the vinaigrette.
- Flavor Layering: Add minced garlic, Dijon mustard, and a drizzle of honey to build complex taste dimensions and enhance emulsification.
- Seasoning: Sprinkle sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to elevate and balance the vinaigrette’s flavor profile.
- Emulsification: Slowly stream olive oil while whisking vigorously or securely sealing the jar, blending ingredients into a silky, cohesive dressing.
- Refinement: Taste and adjust seasonings, ensuring a harmonious blend of tangy, sweet, and savory notes.
- Storage and Service: Transfer to an airtight container, refrigerate up to one week, and gently shake before each use to restore texture and redistribute ingredients.
Notes
- Whisk with Purpose: Vigorous whisking is crucial for creating a smooth, well-emulsified vinaigrette that prevents oil separation.
- Choose Quality Ingredients: Select fresh, high-grade lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, and Dijon mustard to elevate the dressing’s overall flavor and texture.
- Customize for Dietary Needs: Swap honey with maple syrup for a vegan alternative or use a sugar-free substitute for low-carb diets.
- Master the Emulsion Technique: Add olive oil gradually while continuously whisking to ensure a stable, creamy consistency that won’t break apart quickly.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 0.5 g
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg