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A small jar of lemon vinaigrette with chives, next to sliced lemons.
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5 / 4 votes

Lemon Vinaigrette

Delicious, easy, and incredibly impressive, this fashionable little number is versatile. Drizzle it on anything that needs a savory, lemony upgrade.
Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: French
Servings: 4 servings (makes about 1/2 cup)
Calories: 192

Ingredients

  • 1 to 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, (from 1 small lemon)
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
  • 6 tablespoons olive oil
  • salt, to taste
  • finely chopped chives, (optional)
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Instructions

  • Pour the 1 to 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice into a small bowl. Whisk in the 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard and 1 teaspoon granulated sugar.
  • Drizzle in the 6 tablespoons olive oil whisking constantly, until the lemon vinaigrette is shiny and smooth.
  • Stir in salt to taste and, if you’re feeling fancy, finely chopped chives. Dribble the lemon vinaigrette over anything and everything you please.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 192kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Sodium: 15mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 1g