Lemon Vinaigrette

Name: Lemon Vinaigrette
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 1/2 cup
Cuisine: German Recipes, German Salad Recipes
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper; 6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

—Sarah Farmer, Taste of Home Culinary Director

Ingredients

2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

Directions

In a large bowl, whisk together first 4 ingredients. Slowly add olive oil while whisking constantly.

Test Kitchen tips

For the best results, start with all the ingredients at room temperature. If the oil is cool or cold, it is much more difficult to form the emulsion.

To get the most flavor out of these simple ingredients, mix up the vinaigrette and let it sit at room temperature 1 to 3 hours before serving. Refrigerate any leftovers; bring cold vinaigrette to room temperature before shaking to combine.