Lemon Vinaigrette

Name: Lemon Vinaigrette
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 1/2 cup
Cuisine: Europe, French
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

TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 5 min. YIELD: 1/2 cup

Versatile and delicious, this lemon vinaigrette is a favorite among homemade salad dressings. The fresh lemon flavor brightens up simple green salads as a dressing but it's also a lively addition to fresh steamed vegetables, like broccoli, green beans or cauliflower. —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

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

Nutrition Facts

2 tablespoons: 183 calories, 20g fat (3g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 208mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein.

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