Description
This Lemon Vinaigrette Dressing delivers irresistible flavor with fresh lemon juice, garlic, and a hint of dijon mustard. It’s quick to prepare and perfect for elevating any salad to a new culinary level!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 teaspoons lemon zest
- 2/3 cup fresh lemon juice, from at least 3 lemons
- 2 small cloves garlic, or 1 large clove
- 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
- 1 and 1/2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt, (use 3/4 teaspoon if you have table salt)
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper, or more to taste
- 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese, shredded
- 3/4 cup light flavored olive oil, or any vegetable oil
Instructions
- Zest 2 teaspoons from a lemon using a microplane zester and add to a blender.
- Juice 3 lemons to obtain 2/3 cup of lemon juice and add it to the blender.
- Add 2 small cloves of garlic (or 1 large clove) to the blender.
- In the blender, include 1 tablespoon dijon mustard, 1 and 1/2 tablespoons granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, and at least 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
- Incorporate 2 tablespoons of shredded parmesan cheese into the mixture.
- Cover the blender and blend until smooth, ensuring the garlic is finely chopped.
- While blending, slowly add 3/4 cup of light flavored olive oil through the top cap until the dressing is smooth and creamy.
- Serve over your favorite salad.
- Store in the refrigerator for 5-7 days and do not freeze.
Notes
The dressing can be customized by adding herbs like basil or parsley for extra flavor.
Adjust the garlic quantity based on your taste preference.
This dressing works well on both green salads and grain-based salads.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 5mg