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Lemon Vinaigrette

This is a great all-purpose vinaigrette that can dress a salad as easily as it can be poured on grilled vegetables or served as a dipping sauce for bread.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    makes about 2/3 cup

Ingredients

1/3 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (1 to 2 lemons)
1 tablespoon minced garlic (about 3 cloves)
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    In a medium bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, garlic, salt, pepper, basil, oregano, and olive oil. Taste for seasoning and add more salt and pepper, as needed.

  2. Make Ahead

    Step 2

    The vinaigrette will keep for up to 3 days in the refrigerator.

Pure Flavor
TagsSalad DressingSaladCondimentLemonCitrusFruitGarlicRoot VegetableVegetableDairy FreeGluten FreeNut FreeVeganVegetarianKetoQuickEasy5 Ingredients or FewerMake AheadMeal PrepNo-CookCookbooks
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