Name: Lemon Vinaigrette Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 12 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 0.5 cup extra virgin olive oil; 0.25 cup fresh lemon juice; 2 teaspoons dijon mustard; 1 clove garlic; 0.25 tsp salt; 0.125 tsp black pepper

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Lemon Vinaigrette Recipe

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Lemon Vinaigrette Recipe

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Instructions

Place olive oil, lemon juice, dijon mustard, garlic, salt and pepper in a small bowl.

Whisk well until emulsified. Taste and adjust the seasoning as necessary.

To make lemon vinaigrette in a jar, place all ingredients in a jar, secure the lid and shake well until emulsified.

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Emulsify with Mustard 🌀
Whisk the Dijon mustard with lemon juice and salt first to create an emulsion base that helps bind the oil, resulting in a creamier, more stable vinaigrette that won't separate as quickly.
Room Temperature Ingredients ♨️
Use room temperature lemon juice and olive oil rather than cold ingredients, as they emulsify more effectively and allow the flavors to blend harmoniously.
Slow Oil Integration 🫗
Add olive oil in a thin, steady stream while whisking constantly to create proper emulsification; rushing this step causes the vinaigrette to break or become overly greasy.
Zest for Extra Brightness 🍋
Add fresh lemon zest along with the juice to intensify the citrus flavor and provide bright, aromatic notes that fresh juice alone cannot deliver.
Adjust Seasoning Before Storage 🧂
Taste and season your vinaigrette just before using rather than at storage, since flavors concentrate over time and may become overly salty after 1-2 weeks in the refrigerator.