Zesty Lemon Vinaigrette

Name: Zesty Lemon Vinaigrette
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 0.5 cups fresh lemon juice; 0.75 cups extra-virgin olive oil; 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard; 1 tablespoons honey; 0.5 teaspoons salt; 0.25 teaspoons black pepper

Whip up a refreshing vinaigrette using classic ingredients, learning the balance of flavors while making salads exciting.

10m

Prep Time

Servings

Easy

Difficulty

Ingredients

0.5 cups fresh lemon juice
0.75 cups extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 tablespoons honey
0.5 teaspoons salt
0.25 teaspoons black pepper

Instructions

1
In a mixing bowl, combine fresh lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and black pepper.
🔧 mixing bowl
This step introduces you to the basics of sauce making by combining acidic ingredients with seasonings.
2

Nutritional Information

Per serving

120

Calories

12g

Fat

200mg

Sodium

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Whisk the ingredients together until well blended.

🔧 whisk

Whisking combines ingredients and incorporates air, making the vinaigrette light and smooth.

Gradually drizzle in the olive oil while continuously whisking to emulsify the vinaigrette.

🔧 mixing bowl

Adding the oil slowly while whisking helps create a stable emulsion, which makes the vinaigrette creamy.

Taste the vinaigrette and adjust seasoning if necessary by adding more salt, pepper, or lemon juice.

🔧 mixing bowl

Taste testing is essential in cooking; it helps you learn how to balance flavors.

Store the vinaigrette in a sealed container in the refrigerator until ready to use, shaking well before serving.

🔧 container

Always ensure your container is clean to avoid contamination.