Lemon Citrus Vinaigrette Dressing

Creamy Lemon Vinaigrette Dressing is the dressing I would serve on the House Salad if I were to open a restaurant. It is the most bright and zesty vinaigrette, and goes with everything! It combines a handful of ingredients like lemon juice, olive oil, and dijon for a fresh, tangy taste that effor...

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Lemon Citrus Vinaigrette DressingFoto: The Food Charlatan — The Food Charlatan

Ingredients

10 servings
  • 2 teaspoons lemon zest
  • 2/3 cup fresh lemon juice (from at least 3 lemons)
  • 2 small cloves garlic (or 1 large clove)
  • 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
  • 1 and 1/2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt ((use 3/4 teaspoon if you have table salt))
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper (or more to taste)
  • 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese (shredded)
  • 3/4 cup LIGHT flavored olive oil (or any vegetable oil)

Steps

  1. Use a microplane zester to zest 2 teaspoons from a lemon. Add to a blender.

  2. Juice about 3 lemons in a liquid measuring cup until you have 2/3 cup lemon juice. Add juice to the blender.

  3. Add 2 small cloves of garlic. Just add one clove if it's big. You don't want to overdo the garlic.

  4. To the blender, add 1 tablespoon dijon mustard, 1 and 1/2 tablespoons granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, and at least 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.

  5. Add 2 tablespoons shredded parmesan cheese. Technically, this ingredient is optional, but it makes the dressing so creamy! I love it.

  6. Put the lid on and blend until smooth, making sure the garlic gets broken up.

  7. With the blender running, add 3/4 cup light flavored olive oil in a stream through the top cap. Blend until the mixture is smooth and creamy.

  8. Serve over Lemon Arugula Salad or your favorite salad!

  9. Store in the fridge for 5-7 days. Don't freeze!

  10. Makes 1 and 1/2 cups of dressing.

Nutrition Facts

Macronutrients

Calories162
Source: The Food Charlatan by The Food Charlatan

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