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Lemon Vinaigrette

This bright and zesty lemon vinaigrette is a quick, versatile dressing that adds fresh citrus flavor to salads, grain bowls, roasted veggies, and more!
Prep Time15 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Condiment, Dressing, Sauce
Cuisine: American, French
Keyword: Dressing, Gluten-Free, pasta sauce, Spring, Tangy
Servings: 0.5 Cup

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl or Mason Jar
  • Whisk

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup Lemon Juice
  • 1 tbsp Lemon Zest About the zest of 1 lemon
  • 1 clove Garlic Minced
  • 1 tsp Dijon Mustard
  • ¼ tsp Sea Salt
  • ¼ tsp Black Pepper Optional
  • 1 tbsp Nutritional Yeast
  • 1 tsp Agave or Maple Syrup
  • ⅓ cup Olive Oil
  • ½ tsp Fresh or Dried Thyme Optional

Instructions

  • In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, garlic, mustard, salt, pepper, nutritional yeast, and agave or maple syrup.
  • Drizzle in the olive oil while whisking and continue to whisk until the dressing is emulsified. Alternatively, combine everything in a jar with a tight-fitting lid and shake to combine.
  • If your dressing is too tangy, add more olive oil, to taste. Also adjust for salt, pepper, and sweetener. Add the thyme, if desired, and season to taste.
  • Store in the fridge for up to 1 week. The olive oil will solidify a bit in the fridge. To soften, let the dressing sit at room temp for a few minutes and stir before using.