Description
This vibrant, tangy, and lusciously creamy lemon vinaigrette is incredibly versatile and easy to make at home. It’s perfect for salads, dips, grain bowls, and even grilled meats, elevating any dish with its fresh, bright flavor.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (approx. 1–2 lemons)
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1–2 tsp maple syrup or honey (to taste)
- 1 small clove garlic, minced (or 1/4 tsp garlic powder)
- 1/2 tsp fine sea salt, or to taste
- 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper, or to taste
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- Optional: 1 tbsp mayonnaise or plain Greek yogurt for extra creaminess
Instructions
- In a medium bowl or jar, combine lemon juice, Dijon mustard, maple syrup/honey, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Whisk well until combined.
- Slowly drizzle in the olive oil in a very thin stream while continuously whisking vigorously (or with a blender running on low speed).
- Continue whisking for 30-60 seconds until the vinaigrette is opaque, thick, and beautifully creamy.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed, adding more salt, pepper, or sweetener to balance the flavors.
- Serve immediately or chill for at least 30 minutes for flavors to meld. Whisk briefly before serving if any separation occurs.
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins