Lemon Vinaigrette

By Pierre Franey

Total Time
5 minutes
Rating
4(200)
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The simplest of vinaigrettes, this recipe requires simply four ingredients, two of which are salt and pepper. It’s a perfect dressing to throw on a simple side of greens when time is tight and appetites are robust. Make it soon.

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Ingredients

Yield:4 small salads' worth of dressing
  • 1tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
  • 3tablespoons virgin olive oil
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Nutritional analysis per serving (4 servings)

90 calories; 10 grams fat; 1 gram saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 7 grams monounsaturated fat; 1 gram polyunsaturated fat; 0 grams carbohydrates; 0 grams dietary fiber; 0 grams sugars; 0 grams protein; 33 milligrams sodium

Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    In a small mixing bowl combine the lemon juice, salt and pepper. Whisk until the salt dissolves.

  2. Step 2

    Whisk in the olive oil gradually. Check seasonings.

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NinaL

I added a little garlic, creamed with a pinch of salt. Delicious

Fergus, M.A.

A teaspoon of table sugar with the salt and pepper enhance this dressing.

Patrice

I put the salt in a bowl, break up a garlic clove by rubbing it in the salt. Add the lemon juice, fresh basil and then the olive oil and pepper.

atx foodie

It's not the best dressing as is. Needs a little bit of something as the other commenters suggest. I added Dijon mustard. It helped but honestly there are better dressings out there.

WFElliott

Absolutely delicious! Followed another’s suggestion and used chicken nuggets cut in half (Applegate farms). Browned nuggets in butter then added the rest. Served with butter lettuce and lemon v

Alma P.

I add grated zest of 1 lemon and let the dressing rest for a couple hours to let the flavors develop. The zest really takes it from somewhat flavorless to lemon zingy.

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