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lemon vinaigrette in a jar next to a plate of caesar salad

Lemon Vinaigrette Recipe

Isabel Laessig
Learn how to make lemon vinaigrette dressing to use on salads, as a marinade, or as a sauce for veggies! Homemade lemon vinaigrette dressing is bright and flavorful!
4.67 from 6 votes
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Course Dressing, Sauce
Cuisine American
Servings 1 half cup, a little over
Calories 934 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 jar with lid

Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 Tablespoons white balsamic vinegar
  • 3 teaspoons sugar
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • zest from one lemon
  • 1 Tablespoon lemon juice
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon dry mustard
  • ¼ teaspoon onion powder

Instructions
 

  • Add all ingredients to a jar and screw on the lid.
    ½ cup extra virgin olive oil, 3 Tablespoons white balsamic vinegar, 3 teaspoons sugar, ½ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon pepper, zest from one lemon, 1 Tablespoon lemon juice, ¼ teaspoon garlic powder, ¼ teaspoon dry mustard, ¼ teaspoon onion powder
    adding lemon zest to vinaigrette in a jar
  • Shake well until completely mixed. Use immediately, or store until ready to use (up to 1 week in the refrigerator, 6 months frozen). After storing, give it a good shake before using.
    caesar salad on a fork with lemon vinaigrette in a jar

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Notes

  • To avoid a bitter dressing, only zest the yellow outer part of the lemon. Try to avoid the inner white area known as the pith.
  • Though this can be whisked in a bowl, I like to make this dressing in a mason jar for easy mixing, pouring, and storing.
  • Remember to always use fresh lemons over a store-bought jar of lemon juice!
  • Remember, vinaigrette is more than a salad dressing! Also, try it as a sauce or marinade!
  • My lemon vinaigrette recipe is gluten-free, but as always make sure to check each product before using it to ensure food safety.

Nutrition

Calories: 934kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 0.7gFat: 101.2gSaturated Fat: 14.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 11gMonounsaturated Fat: 79gSodium: 1169mgPotassium: 111mgFiber: 0.8gSugar: 13gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 14mgCalcium: 32mgIron: 1mg
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