Lemon Vinaigrette Dressing Recipe
Behold this 5-minute recipe for the zestiest salad dressing you’ll ever taste! My lemon salad dressing recipe is one of those fail-proof recipes that will play a huge role in your life once you’ve discovered how delicious it is. All it takes is a few basic ingredients to enhance even the simplest of salads.
Introduction
As the summer days get hotter, I find myself opting to eat cold food more and more. What better summer food than a crisp, fresh salad? If you’re like me, salad dressing is a MUST. A naked salad just doesn’t do it for me! A salad dress can lift the natural flavors of the veggies to a whole new level. When I have the time, I love to make the dressing myself.
One of my favorite salad dressings to make at home is this incredibly simple lemon vinaigrette. Yes, you can buy similar dressings that are pre-made, but nothing can really beat the joy of freshly squeezed lemons. This lemon vinaigrette recipe will go with all kinds of salads. Whether you’re having salad as a main or a side, this lemon vinaigrette recipe is a lifesaver when you want some bold flavor.
In the mood for a no-cook meal? Read on to discover how to make lemon vinaigrette!
Variations
It’s easy to adapt this lemon vinaigrette recipe to suit your taste or use the ingredients you have at home. Here are a few ideas for variations:
- Add some fresh or dried thyme, parsley, oregano, chives, or basil.
- Swap dijon mustard for wholegrain.
- Add a drop of maple syrup or agave nectar if you would like to sweeten things up
- Use avocado oil, macadamia oil, or almond oil.
- Substitute half of the lemon juice for balsamic vinegar, red wine vinegar, apple cider vinegar, or white wine vinegar.